SOLUTION: a chemist wishes to mix a solution that is 4% acid. She has on hand 8 liters of a 2% acid solution and wishes to add some 8% acid solution to obtain the desired 4% acid solution. H
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Question 1038405: a chemist wishes to mix a solution that is 4% acid. She has on hand 8 liters of a 2% acid solution and wishes to add some 8% acid solution to obtain the desired 4% acid solution. How much 8% acid solution should she add
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = liters of 8% acid to be added
liters of acid in 2% solution
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She should add 4 liters of 8% acid
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check:
OK
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