Answer to Question #270526 in Inorganic Chemistry for Eshiii

Question

9. The word “proof” on alcoholic beverages is defined as twice the percentage by volume. How many mL of alcohol are in a one-liter bottle of 80-proof gin?

Answer 1

80 proof means 40% v/v alcohol.

% v/v means 40 g solute/100 mL solution.

So if 40 g alcohol are in 100 mL,

how much is in 1000 mL?

$\frac{40×1000}{100}=400$