Volume Changes upon Mixing

Description: When ethanol and water are mixed, the volume of the mixture is less than the sum of the volumes of the individual liquids, but is equal to the expected volume for a solution of its given density.

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Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry

Year or vol: 3 page: 225

Keywords: Volume Of Mixing, Water, Ethanol


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