SOLUTION: How many liters of water should a chemist mix with six liters of a 36% sodium solution to get a 6% sodium solution?
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How many liters of water should a chemist mix with six liters of a 36% sodium solution to get a 6% sodium solution?
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All L liters.
6*36 + L*0 = (6+L)*6
6L + 36 = 216
L = 30 liters
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Assuming it's a sodium compound.
Sodium and water don't mix.
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