Chapter 15, Problem 110E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The volume of the final solution to which the given solution must be diluted for reducing the concentration of ${\text{H}}_3{\text{O}}^{+}$ to one half of original solution is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The dissociation constant of an acid determines the strength of an acid. Higher value of dissociation constant shows that the acid is strong while the lower value shows that the given acid is weak.

To determine: The volume of the final solution to which the given solution must be diluted for reducing the concentration of ${\text{H}}_3{\text{O}}^{+}$ to one half of original solution.