of a solution is diluted to . What is the new molarity (in M)?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 6/5

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  1. Step 1: The amount of solute remains constant upon adding solvent: .
  2. Step 2: Solving for the new molarity gives .
  3. Step 3: Plug in , , and diluted volume : .
Answer
6/5.
Why not the others: '30' inverts the dilution ratio (), incorrectly predicting a concentrated solution; '3' arbitrarily halves the concentration without using the actual volume ratio; '6' is the initial undiluted molarity before addition of water.

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