document.write( "Question 626686: I want to dilute 30% pure acid to 2% acid in 1 ounce of water. \n" ); document.write( "
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dilute 30% pure acid to 2% acid in 1 ounce of water.
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\n" ); document.write( "Equation:
\n" ); document.write( "acid + acid = acid
\n" ); document.write( "0.30x + 0*1 = 0.02(x+1)
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\n" ); document.write( "Multiply thru by 100 to get:
\n" ); document.write( "30x + 0 = 2x+2
\n" ); document.write( "28x = 2
\n" ); document.write( "x = 2/28 = 0.0714 oz
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\n" ); document.write( "Start with 0.0714 oz of 30% acid; add 1 ounce of water.
\n" ); document.write( "You will end up with a 2% solution of 1.0714 oz of liquid.
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\n" ); document.write( "Stan H.
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