SOLUTION: a 40 millimeter solution contains 12% hydrochloric acid. how much water should be added to this solution to dilute it to a 3% hydrochloric acid solution

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Question 1017734: a 40 millimeter solution contains 12% hydrochloric acid. how much water should be added to this solution to dilute it to a 3% hydrochloric acid solution
Answer by FrankM(1040)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
40ml * .12% = .048ml acid
.048ml/.03%= 160ml

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