A mixture is prepared by combining 25 mL ethanol (density 0.79 g mL⁻¹), 25 mL water…

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Properties of Substances and Mixtures · Properties of Substances and Mixtures

Problem

A mixture is prepared by combining 25 mL ethanol (density 0.79 g mL⁻¹), 25 mL water (density 1.00 g mL⁻¹), and 25 mL hexane (density 0.66 g mL⁻¹). After vigorous shaking and complete settling, state (a) the number of layers that will be observed and (b) which layer will be on the top.

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