SOLUTION: A nontoxic scouring powder is made up of 4 parts baking soda and 1 part vinegar. How much of each ingredient is needed for a 16 oz mixture?

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Question 1142638: A nontoxic scouring powder is made up of 4 parts baking soda and 1 part vinegar. How much of each ingredient is needed for a 16 oz mixture?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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You have 4+1 = 5 equal parts by mass (by weight).


Each part is 16/5 oz.


From this point, continue and complete on your own.


Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Vinegar at what concentration? How much acetic acid? and no longer will there be exactly 4 parts baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) and 1 part "vinegar".