50 mL of 10 M acid is diluted with water to 250 mL. What is the new molarity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 2 M
- Step 1: Moles stay the same: , so M. Answer: 2 M. Why not the others: 50 M, 8 M and 5 M don't fit.
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