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You have 1.50 L of a stock solution of 4.75 M hydrochloric acid. You need to dilute it to 1.20 M. What is the maximum volume of the dilute solution can you make

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Answer:

5.9375 L

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this question you use the proportionality of dilutions

C1 × V1 = C2 × V2

4.75 M × 1.50 L = 1.20 L × V2

⇒ V2 = (4.75 M × 1.50 L) / (1.20 L) = 5.9375 L

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