SOLUTION: I need to make a 20% HCL solution from 32% HCL into 2 litres water

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Question 743310: I need to make a 20% HCL solution from 32% HCL into 2 litres water
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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I need to make a 20% HCL solution from 32% HCL into 2 litres water
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Equation:
acid + acid = acid
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0.32x + 0*2 = 0.20(x+2)
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32x + 0 = 20x + 20*2
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12x = 40
x = 40/12 = 3 1/3 litres (amt. of 32% HCL needed)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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