What is the proper way to dilute 6M HCl to 1 M HCl?
add one part of the 6M acid to five parts of water
Is this correct?
1. calculate volume of concentrated material
2.calculate volume of water
3.?
Does HCl or water go in first?
Okay, so the HCl does go in first.
ALWAYS add acid to water
water to acid may flash to steam if the acid is concentrated enough
Thank you!
To dilute a concentrated solution like 6M hydrochloric acid (HCl) to a less concentrated solution like 1M HCl, you will need to determine the volume of the concentrated acid and the volume of water needed.
The formula for dilution is:
C₁V₁ = C₂V₂
Where:
C₁ = Initial concentration of the acid
V₁ = Initial volume of the acid
C₂ = Final concentration of the acid
V₂ = Final volume of the acid (which will be the sum of the acid and water volumes)
In this case, C₁ is 6M (initial concentration of the acid), C₂ is 1M (final concentration of the acid).
Let's assume you want to make a total solution volume of V₂ = 1 liter (1000 mL) of 1M HCl.
Using the dilution formula, we can rearrange it to solve for V₁ (initial volume of the acid):
V₁ = (C₂ * V₂) / C₁
Plugging in the values:
V₁ = (1M * 1000 mL) / 6M
V₁ = 166.7 mL
So, you should measure out 166.7 mL of the 6M HCl solution and then add enough water to make a total volume of 1 liter (1000 mL). This will give you a 1M HCl solution.
It is important to remember that when you're diluting a concentrated acid with water, always add the acid to the water slowly while stirring. Adding water to a concentrated acid can cause it to splatter or release heat, which can be dangerous. Always ensure you work with these chemicals safely, wearing appropriate protective equipment.