Question

100.0 mL of a 0.500 M solution of KBr is diluted to 500.0 mL. What is the new concentration of the solution

Answer 1

Answer:

0.1 M

Explanation:

The following data were obtained from the question:

Initial volume (V1) = 100 mL

Initial concentration (C1) = 0.5 M

Final volume (V2) = 500 mL

Final concentration (C2) =?

Using the dilution formula C1V1 = C2V2, the new concentration of the solution can be obtained as follow:

C1V1 = C2V2

0.5 × 100 = C2 × 500

50 = C2 × 500

Divide both side by 500

C2 = 50/500

C2 = 0.1 M

Therefore, the new concentration of the solution is 0.1 M