Chapter 4.9, Problem 1PPB

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The amount of volume of given number of moles of sulfuric acid that can be prepared by diluting the given concentrated solution is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The concentrated solutions need to be diluted before using them. This is done by the process of dilution.

During the process of dilution, a less concentrated solution is prepared from a more concentrated one.

The volume of the stock solution needed for the dilution can be calculated by using the following formula:

$M_{\text{c}}\times L_{\text{c}}\text{= }{M}_{\text{d}}\times L_{\text{d}}$

Here, $M_{\text{c}}$ is the molarity of the concentrated solution, $M_{\text{d}}$ is the desired final molarity, $L_{\text{d}}$ is the desired final volume, and $L_{\text{c}}$ is the volume of the concentrated solution.