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jsmith613
Nov20-11, 11:20 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

In the question below what is the signifcance of them saying "of the same concentration"
thanks
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=113982&d=1321805514

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3. The attempt at a solution

Borek
Nov20-11, 01:19 PM
I don't see how you can approach this question without knowing what are concentrations of both - or at least what is their ratio. What they say is - assume concentration ratio 1:1.

If you don't see how it works, try to solve the problem without knowing anything about Cacid and Cbase. You won't move far.

jsmith613
Nov20-11, 03:21 PM
I solved it
I am just intrigued as to why they said "same concentration"

Borek
Nov20-11, 04:26 PM
I still fail to see what you are asking.

If they would say "different concentrations" there would be no solution.