Question

If a student has 125 mL of a 4.00 M CuSO4 solution and needs a 1.50 M solution, what volume do they need to dilute it to?

Answer 1

Answer:

333.3mL

Explanation:

Using the formula as follows:

C1V1 = C2V2

Where;

C1 = initial concentration (M)

C2 = final concentration (M)

V1 = initial volume (mL)

V2 = final volume (mL)

According to the information provided in this question,

C1 = 4.00M

C2 = 1.50M

V1 = 125mL

V2 = ?

Using C1V1 = C2V2

4 × 125 = 1.5 × V2

500 = 1.5V2

V2 = 500/1.5

V2 = 333.3mL

Therefore, the CuSO4 solution needs to be diluted to 333.3mL to make 1.50 M solution.