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or you may tell me how to compute for density of mixture of corn and water

2007-02-17 19:50:25 · 2 answers · asked by kapmakunat 2 in Science & Mathematics Chemistry

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In the most general sense this would depend upon the exact nature of the corn. Popped dried corn, even if ground into a fine powder, will not mix well with water (it tends to float on top). Whole kernal fresh corn will also not usually mix with water (it tends to fall to the bottom.

However if you are talking about "mash" for making "moonshine" then most people add sugar to the mix to get a hydrometer (density) reading of about 1.100 to start. Just corn and water should give a density of at least 1.050. You can purchase a hydrometer at most wine making supply houses.

2007-02-17 23:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 10 0

measure the mass of an empty measuring cylinder.

then add some water and some corn.

record the volume and measure the new mass of the cylinder.

calculate the mass of the mixture and then use formula:
density=mass/volume
to get the density of the mixture

2007-02-18 04:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by Krish 5 · 0 0

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