A 90% concentration of alcohol is in stock in the laboratory. The percent solution required is 70%. How is 200 mL of 70% made?  Give the formula and the final answer.

What will be an ideal response?


C1 V1 = C2 V2

(90%)(x mL ) =  (70%)(200 mL)
90x = 14,000
x = 155.5 mL 90% diluted up to 200 mL with water
or
add 44.5 mL water to 155.5 mL of the 90% alcohol

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