The Proof of Liquor Is Defined as the Percentage of Ethanol

question 49

Multiple Choice

The proof of liquor is defined as the percentage of ethanol it contains times two. If vodka is 80 proof, what is the solvent in vodka?

• A) vodka
• B) water
• C) ethanol
• D) not enough information to answer
• E) the same as the solute in this case

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