SOLUTION: How much pure acetic acid do you need to add to 40 ml of a 60% solution of acetic acid in order to make a solution that is 70%?
This homework is supposed to be systems of equa
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Question 861076: How much pure acetic acid do you need to add to 40 ml of a 60% solution of acetic acid in order to make a solution that is 70%?
This homework is supposed to be systems of equations but I think this question only requires one equation. I'm not sure though, thanks in advance! Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Assuming the concentrations are volume per volume, and since pure acetic acid is a liquid, your calculation can go this way:
Let v = volume of 100% acetic acid to add
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