Question

A 4 liter solution of bleach with a concentration of 0.5 moles/L is diluted using an extra 4 Liters of water. What is the final concentration of the solution?

Answer 1

Answer:

0.25 mol/L

Explanation:

The following data were obtained from the question:

Initial volume (V1) = 4L

Initial concentration (C1) = 0.5 mol/L

Final volume (V2) = 4 + 4 = 8L

Final concentration (C2) =?

Applying the dilution formula, we can easily find the concentration of the diluted solution as follow:

C1V1 = C2V2

0.5 x 4 = C2 x 8

Divide both side by 8

C2 = (0.5 x 4 )/ 8

C2 = 0.25 mol/L

Therefore the concentration of the diluted solution is 0.25 mol/L