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A solution of 12M HCl is diluted so that it goes from 550mL to a total volume of 1000mL. What is the new concentration of the solution?

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Answer:

6.6M

Step-by-step explanation:

C=concentration

V=Volume

C1V1=C2V2

rearrange formula to find C2

(C1V1)/V2= C2

(12M x 550mL)/1000mL= C2

6600M*mL*/1000*mL* =C2 (cancel units)

6.6M=C2

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