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 850.0 mL of 80-proof Tequila. The density of ethanol is 0.798 g/mL.

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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 850.0 mL of 80-proof Tequila. The density of
ethanol is 0.798 g/mL. 

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