Solve the Problem. -How Much Pure Acid Should Be Mixed with 3 Gallons

question 25

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-How much pure acid should be mixed with 3 gallons of a 50% acid solution in order to get an 80% acid solution?

• A) 1.5 gal
• B) 12 gal
• C) 7.5 gal
• D) 4.5 gal

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Definitions:

Electrons

Negatively charged particles in atoms, playing a crucial role in chemical reactions and electricity by transferring energy and charge.

Neutrons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, having no electrical charge and a mass slightly greater than that of protons.

Protons

Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, fundamental to the chemical identity and properties of an element.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another, resulting in an electrostatic attraction that holds the ions together.