1000g of a 50%(mass percentage) nitric acid solution is to be dil ute to 20%(mass percentage) nitric acid solution.how many lit ers of water should be added to the starting solution?

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1000g of a 50%(mass percentage) nitric acid solution is to be dil ute to 20%(mass percentage) nitric acid solution.how many lit ers of water should  be added to the starting solution?

DrBob222 · Answer

Use the dilution formula. %1 x soln1 = %2 x soln2

terefe · Answer

25ml