What Volume of 16 M Acid Must Be Diluted with Distilled

question 70

Multiple Choice

What volume of 16 M acid must be diluted with distilled water to prepare 500.0 mL of 0.50 M acid?

• A)0.016 mL
• B)0.16 mL
• C)1.6 mL
• D)16 mL
• E)160 mL

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