If you begin with 0.030 L of a 2.5M NaOH solution, what concentration will you end up with if you dilute it to 0.050?
L1 x M1 = L2 x M2
0.03L x 2.5M = 0.050 x M2
Solve for M2.
To find the final concentration after dilution, you can use the formula:
C1V1 = C2V2
Where:
C1 = initial concentration (2.5 M)
V1 = initial volume (0.030 L)
C2 = final concentration (to be determined)
V2 = final volume (0.050 L)
Rearranging the formula, we can solve for C2:
C2 = (C1V1) / V2
Plugging in the given values:
C2 = (2.5 M * 0.030 L) / 0.050 L
C2 = 1.5 M
So, if you begin with 0.030 L of a 2.5 M NaOH solution and dilute it to 0.050 L, the final concentration would be 1.5 M.