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shemer77
Nov13-11, 09:24 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
How much 2M HCl do you have to add to 5 liters of 6 M HCl, to obtain a 3.5 M HCl solution?

3. The attempt at a solution
I initially thought of something like m1v1=m2v2, but that doesn't seem to really work in this case :/?

symbolipoint
Nov13-11, 11:43 PM
How many moles of HCl do you need in the target solution when finished, and how much volume must it be?

Let V = volume of 2M HCl to add. Final solution volume to make is V+5 liters.
Moles of HCl in final prepared solution are 2*V + 6*5 moles.

Analyze the situation and construct the needed equation and solve.