You have 500 mL of 5 M HCl already made. You need to dilute the solution to 1 M HCl. How much water will you need to add?

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Farley

31 January, 18:53

You have 500 mL of 5 M HCl already made. You need to dilute the solution to 1 M HCl. How much water will you need to add?

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Gavyn Humphrey · Answer 1

You need to add 400mL of water

Explanation:

500mL = 5 M HCI That means that if you divide both sides by 5

100mL = 1 M HCI If you need ot get rid of 4 M HCI then you add 400 mL of water because that is what it is equal to