Question

An aqueous solution contains 15%C2H5OH, 20% CH3OH by volume. Calculate the
following:
a) composition in weight%
b) composition in mole%
c) average molecular weight.
d) Density of the mixture (kg/m3)
e) Molarity of C2H5OH and CH3OH.
f) Can a mixture of the above three components ever have a Specific gravity less than 0.789 or greater than 1.00?

Answer 1

An aqueous solution contains 15%C2H5OH, 20% CH3OH by volume. Calculate the

following:

a) composition in weight%

b) composition in mole%

c) average molecular weight.

d) Density of the mixture (kg/m3)

e) Molarity of C2H5OH and CH3OH.

f) Can a mixture of the above three components ever have a Specific gravity less than 0.789 or greater than 1.00?