If 100 mL of a 12 M solution of HCl is diluted to a final volume of 500 mL, what would be the final concentration of the diluted

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JulijaS [17]

3 years ago

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If 100 mL of a 12 M solution of HCl is diluted to a final volume of 500 mL, what would be the final concentration of the diluted

HCl?

Chemistry

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AURORKA [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-30T13:45:04+03:00

AURORKA [14]3 years ago

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Dilution formula:
mv = MV

where one side is concentration × volume BEFORE dilution and the other side is concentration × volume AFTER dilution.

(100mL) × (12 M) = (500mL) × (X)
(1200 M·mL) = (500mL) × (X)
(1200 M·mL) / (500mL) = X
2.4 M = X