SOLUTION: A 50 mL solution of acid in water contains 25% acid. How much water needs to be added in order to make a 5% acid solution?
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Question 419850: A 50 mL solution of acid in water contains 25% acid. How much water needs to be added in order to make a 5% acid solution?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
50x.25=12.5
.05n=12.5
n=12.5/.05=250
250-50=200 mL of water needed to dilute the mixture..
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