Question

How many ml of 95% of ethyl alcohol should be added to sterile water for injection to make 1/2 liter of a 40% ethyl alcohol solution?

Answer 1

Answer:

V = 210.5  mL

Explanation:

• V1C1 = V2C2

∴ C1 = 0.95

∴ C2 = 0.40

∴ V2 = 0.500 L

⇒ V1 = ((0.50)(0.40))/(0.95)

⇒ V1 = 0.2105 L