document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=604902>Question 604902</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> pure acid is to be added to a 10% acid solution to obtain 90L of 51% solution. what amounts of each should be used?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "how many liters of 100% pure acid should be used to make the solution?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "how many liters of the 10% solution should be used in the mixture? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "how many liters of 100% pure acid should be used to make the solution?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "how many liters of the 10% solution should be used in the mixture?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "p + t = 90 (total solution)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1*p = 0.1*t = 0.51*90 (total acid)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "PS  Always add the pure acid to the weaker solution, in case it splatters due to heat.  Never pour the water, or weaker solution, into strong acid.<BR>\n" );
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