Question

With information on the inside cover of the book, calculate how many mL of 70.4 wt% nitric acid should be diluted to 0.250 L to make 3.00 M HNO3. (Answer:47.5 mL)

Answer 1

I assume the density of conc Nitric acid is given.
density= 1.42 g/ml ?????


Now, in 3M, in each liter you want 3*63.6 grams Nitric acid, or 191grams (In this case you are making 1/4 of a liter, 250ml, so you need 47.5ml