Chapter SH, Problem 22.4APP

To determine

To calculate: Milliliters of acetic acid in vinegar.

Answer to Problem 22.4APP

Amount of acetic acid in vinegar is $\underset{\_}{26\text{ mL}}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Percentage of acetic acid in $\text{473}\text{.0 mL}$ of vinegar = $5.5\%$

Calculation:

Milliliters of acetic acid in vinegar is calculated as:

  $\begin{array}{l}5.5\%\text{ of 473}\text{.0 mL}\\ =\frac{5.5}{100}\times 473.3\text{ mL}\\ \text{= 26}\text{.03 mL}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Amount of acetic acid in vinegar is $\underset{\_}{26\text{ mL}}$ .