Question

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1) An experiment requires a solution that is 80% methyl alcohol
by volume. What volume of methyl alcohol should be added to
200 mL of water to make this solution?

Answer 1

Answer:

800 mL

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's say we add $x$ mL of methyl alcohol to the water.

Then the proportion of methyl alcohol in the solution would be $\frac{x}{200+x}$.

So we have

$\frac{x}{x+200}=0.8\\\\x=0.8x+160\\\\0.2x=160\\\\x=800$