Final answer:
To find the percent by volume of methanol in a solution with 80 ml of methanol and 230 ml of water, divide 80 by the total solution volume (310 ml) and multiply by 100 to get approximately 25.81% v/v.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the percent volume/volume (% v/v) of a solution that contains 80 ml of methanol and 230 ml of water, we use the formula:
Percent by volume = (volume of solute / volume of solution) x 100%
In this case, the volume of the solute (methanol) is 80 ml and the volume of the solution is the sum of the volumes of methanol and water, which is 80 ml + 230 ml = 310 ml. Applying the formula:
Percent by volume = (80 ml / 310 ml) x 100%
So, the percent v/v of methanol in the solution is approximately 25.81%.