The calibration output from a breathalyzer test was plotted. If a sample was tested to have an absorbance of 0.200 and the legal limit was 0.1% ethanol, what is the % ethanol level of alcohol in the person? Enter the numerical value only in decimal form.

The calibration output from a breathalyzer test was plotted. If a sample was tested to have an absorbance of 0.200 and the legal limit was 0.1% ethanol, what is the % ethanol level of alcohol in the person? Enter the numerical value only in decimal form.

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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