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A solution is made by dissolving 50. g of ethyl alcohol in 336 g of water. what is the percent by mass of ethyl alcohol in the solution? (round your answer to 2 sig figs)

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Answer:

13 %

Step-by-step explanation:

(50 g) / (50 + 336 g) = .1295 or 13 %

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