An alcohol solution was prepared by adding enough water to 35. 0 mL of the alcohol to make a total volume of 80.0 mL of the mixture. What is the % alcohol by volume?   A 50.0 mL portion of 70.0% (by volume) alcohol solution was mixed with 50.0 mL of water. What is the new % alcohol by volume?

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  1. Perform the following calculations and report the answer to the appropriate number of significant figures:

 

  • An alcohol solution was prepared by adding enough water to 35. 0 mL of the alcohol to make a total volume of 80.0 mL of the mixture. What is the % alcohol by volume?

 

  • A 50.0 mL portion of 70.0% (by volume) alcohol solution was mixed with 50.0 mL of water. What is the new % alcohol by volume? 

 

  • How many mL of a 70.0% (by volume) alcohol solution do you need to mix with enough water to prepare 50.0 mL of a 1.2% alcohol solution?
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