How do you prepare 95 percent ethanol from absolute ethanol?

To prepare 95% ethanol from absolute ethanol, you would need to dilute the absolute ethanol with a calculated amount of distilled water. Since absolute ethanol is 100% pure, you can use the formula C1V1 = C2V2, where C1 is the initial concentration (100%), V1 is the volume of absolute ethanol, C2 is the desired concentration (95%), and V2 is the final volume of the diluted solution. By rearranging the formula and solving for V1, you can determine the volume of absolute ethanol needed to achieve a 95% ethanol solution when mixed with water.