Answer to Question #110359 in General Chemistry for Megara

Question

How many milliliters of 11.2 M nitric acid solution should be used to prepare 5.00 L of 0.500 M HNO3?

Answer 1

C₁=11.2 M

V₂=5.00 L

C₂=0.5 M

V₁ -?

C₁*V₁=C₂*V₂;

V₁=C₂*V₂/C₁=0.5*5/11.2=0.22321 L=223.21 mL;

Answer: 0.22321 L or 223.21 mL of 11.2 M nitric acid solution should be used