How many milliliters of a 6.00 M HNO3 solution are needed to prepare 1.25 L of a 3.25 M solution?

Question

Enter your answer with the proper number of significant figures.

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Answer 1

The formula needed is M₁ X V₁ = M₂ x V₂

M is Molarity (mol/L)

V is volume (mL or L)

*remember 1,000 mL are in 1 L

M1= 6M

V1 = ?

M2=3.25

V2=1.25L

*plug and chug =(3.25 M x 1.25L)/ 6M = 0.67708 L

*covert into mL --> 677.08 mL

*3 sig figs --> 677 mL