Friday, February 12, 2010

A solution of ethyl alcohol and benzene is 40% alcohol by volume. Which statement is false?

a) the solution contains 40 mL of alcohol in 100 mL of solution.


b) the solution contains 60 mL of benzene in 100 mL of solution.


c) the solution contains 40 mL of alcohol in 100 g of solution.


d) the solution is made by dissolving 40 mL of alcohol in 60 mL of benzene.A solution of ethyl alcohol and benzene is 40% alcohol by volume. Which statement is false?
c is false - you stated that your solution was volume based, not mass based

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