SOLUTION: How many mL of water must be evaporated from 160 mL of a 20% iodine solution to make it a 40% iodine solution?

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Question 815461: How many mL of water must be evaporated from 160 mL of a 20% iodine solution to make it a 40% iodine solution?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.2*160=.4*(160-x)
x = 80
remove 80 liters