Problem: What mass of sucrose (C12H22O11), in grams, is contained in 355 mL (12 oz ) of a soft drink that is 11.5 % sucrose by mass? (Assume a density of 1.05 g/mL .)

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What mass of sucrose (C12H22O11), in grams, is contained in 355 mL (12 oz ) of a soft drink that is 11.5 % sucrose by mass? (Assume a density of 1.05 g/mL .)

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