What does solution per liter of vinegar mean?

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The discussion centers on the calculation of mass per liter of vinegar, specifically focusing on the mass of acetic acid and the mass of the solution. Participants clarify that the mass of the solution refers to the total mass of vinegar, which includes both acetic acid and water. To determine this, one must use the density of vinegar, typically around 1.01 g/mL, and scale it to one liter, resulting in approximately 1010 grams of solution per liter.

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I'm trying to find out:

-Mass (g) of acetic acid per liter of vinegar and
-Mass (g) of solution per liter of vinegar

I thought mass (g) of solution meant how much acetic acid but apparently not? what does it mean and how do I calculate it? Thanks :)
 
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i believe that vinegar is the solution. so you just take the density of vinegar and scale it up to a liter.
 
ooh now I remember, thank you :D
 

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