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The discussion focuses on calculating the volume of a second solution needed to achieve a desired final concentration of calcium in water. The user has a known initial volume and concentration of calcium and seeks to increase both the volume and concentration by adding a second solution with a known concentration. The key equation to use is C1V1 = C2V2, where C1 and V1 represent the initial concentration and volume, and C2 and V2 represent the final concentration and volume, respectively.

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Hi
I have a known volume of water with a known concentration of calcium.
I want to bring that volume up to a new (slightly) higher volume with a new (slightly) higher concentration. To do this I am adding a solution with a known concentration of Ca but cannot remember how to calculate the volume (of the second solution) I need to get to the final concentration. I cannot adjust the concentration of the second substance, I can only adjust the volume.
thanks
 
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Use the equation: C1V1 = C2V2
 

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