A solution of ethanol, C₂H5OH, in water has a concentration of 4.246 mol L-¹. At 20.0 °C its density is 0.9677 g mL-1. Calculate the following: (a) the molality of the solution i ! m (b) the mass percent of the alcohol in the mixture i ! %

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A solution of ethanol, C₂H5OH, in water has a concentration of 4.246 mol L-¹. At 20.0 °C its density is 0.9677 g mL-¹. Calculate the
following:
(a) the molality of the solution
m
(b) the mass percent of the alcohol in the mixture
Transcribed Image Text:A solution of ethanol, C₂H5OH, in water has a concentration of 4.246 mol L-¹. At 20.0 °C its density is 0.9677 g mL-¹. Calculate the following: (a) the molality of the solution m (b) the mass percent of the alcohol in the mixture
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