Volume/Volume %, manipulating units

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The discussion focuses on calculating the volume/volume percentage of acetic acid in vinegar using molarity. The user has 8*10^-4 mol/L of acetic acid in vinegar and 8*10^-5 mol/L in a diluted sample. To find the volume/volume percentage, the user needs to convert molarity to volume in mL, considering the density of the substances involved, which is assumed to be 1.00 g/mL. The user correctly identifies that A represents the volume of acetic acid in vinegar, while A+B denotes the total volume of acetic acid in the diluted sample.

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I am trying to find % acetic acid by volume in vinegar.

I have 8*10-4 mol/L of acetic acid in vinegar and 8*10-5 of acetic acid in the dilute sample of vinegar and water.

I know that the volume/volume % is equal to the amounts of A divided by the total amounts of A and B. BUT that they also should be in mL, considering the density (the assumed density) of water, vinegar and acetic acid is 1.00g/mL.

So I'm having trouble with finding out how to convert the mol/L into just mL. Also having trouble figuring out what A and A+B are. I am assuming A is the volume of acetic acid in vinegar and A+B is the volume of acetic acid in the dilute sample?

Thanks
 
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mol/L can be converted into grams/L which can be converted into grams/100mL.
 

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