The alcohol content of hard liquor is normally given in terms of the “proof,” which is defined as twice the percentage by volume of ethanol (C2H5OH) present. Calculate the number of grams of ethyl alcohol present in 700.0 mL of 80-proof Tequila. The density of ethanol is 0.798 g/mL. Answer in GRESA format.

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The alcohol content of hard liquor is normally given in terms of the “proof,” which is defined as twice the percentage by volume of ethanol (C2H5OH) present. Calculate the number of grams of ethyl alcohol present in 700.0 mL of 80-proof Tequila. The density of ethanol is 0.798 g/mL. Answer in GRESA format.

 

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