A diluted solution of hydrofluoric acid has a volume of 3.0 L and a molarity of 3.0 M. If the original solution had a volume of 2.0 L, what was the initial molarity:

A2.0 М

B4.5 M

C8.0 M

D11 M

1 answer

B. 4.5 M

To find the initial molarity, we can use the formula for dilution:

M1V1 = M2V2

Where:
M1 = initial molarity
V1 = initial volume
M2 = final molarity
V2 = final volume

Plugging in the values given:

M1(2.0 L) = (3.0 M)(3.0 L)
2M1 = 9.0
M1 = 4.5 M

Therefore, the initial molarity of the solution was 4.5 M.