Answer: The v/v in percent of diethyl ether in a solution is 2%.
Explanation:
To calculate the percentage volume by volume of a solute in a solution, we use the formula:
\(\%(v/v)=\frac{\text{Volume of solute (in mL)}}{\text{Volume of solution (in mL)}}\times 100\)
We are given:
Volume of solute = 50 mL
Volume of solution = 2.5 L = 2500 mL (Conversion factor: 1 L = 1000 mL)
Putting values in above equation, we get:
\(\%(v/v)=\frac{50mL}{2500mL}\times 100=2\%\)
Hence, the v/v in percent of diethyl ether in a solution is 2%.
