Chapter 23, Problem 50R

To determine

To calculate: Amount of acid the bottle contains (in mL) .

Answer to Problem 50R

Amount of acid in the bottle is $\underset{\_}{30\text{ mL}}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Amount of vinegar = $500\text{ mL}$

Percentage of alcohol in vinegar = $6\%$

Calculation:

Amount of acid is calculated as:

$\begin{array}{l}6\%\text{ of 500 mL}\\ \text{=}\frac{6}{100}\times 500\text{ mL}\\ \text{= 30 mL}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Amount of acid in the bottle is $\underset{\_}{30\text{ mL}}$ .