SOLUTION: A solution of iodine and alcohol and alcohol contains 3 ounces of iodine and 21 ounces of alcohol. My question is how much be added to produce a solution that is 25% iodine?
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Question 952093: A solution of iodine and alcohol and alcohol contains 3 ounces of iodine and 21 ounces of alcohol. My question is how much be added to produce a solution that is 25% iodine? Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A solution of iodine and alcohol contains 3 ounces of iodine and 21 ounces of alcohol.
My question is how much be added to produce a solution that is 25% iodine?
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Find the initial percent of iodine (in decimal form): = .125
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Let x = amt of iodine to be added to make it 25%
.125(24) + x = .25(x + 24)
3 + x = .25x + 6
3 + x - .25x = 6
.75x = 6 - 3
.75x = 3
x = 3/.75
x = 4 oz of pure iodine added to make the mixture 25% iodine
