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A chemist needs 15.0 grams of ethanol for a reaction. If the density of ethanol is 0.789 g/ml, how many milliliters of alcohol should be used?

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  • Mass=15g
  • Density=0.789g/ml


\\ \bull\tt\dashrightarrow Density=(Mass)/(Volume)


\\ \bull\tt\dashrightarrow Volume=(Mass)/(Density)


\\ \bull\tt\dashrightarrow Volume=(15)/(0.789)


\\ \bull\tt\dashrightarrow Volume=19.01mL

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