SOLUTION: How many cubic centimeters of pure hydrochloric acid should be added to 20 cubic centimeters of a 30% solution of hydrochloric acid to obtain a 50% solution?
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Question 998265: How many cubic centimeters of pure hydrochloric acid should be added to 20 cubic centimeters of a 30% solution of hydrochloric acid to obtain a 50% solution? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many cubic centimeters of pure hydrochloric acid should be added to 20 cubic centimeters of a 30% solution of hydrochloric acid to obtain a 50% solution?
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Add x cc's
x*100 + 20*30 = (x+20)*50
