How would the calculated concentration of the HCI be affected, if the sodium hydroxide were poured from a beaker that contained some water before that NaOH were added to it ?

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bobpursley · Answer

Hmmmm. Wondering if the NaOH were solid, or in a solution?

oobleck · Answer

hmmm. adding water dilutes the HCl adding NaOH neutralizes the HCl so, what do you think?

Anonymous · Answer

Seems like an MCAT question. You would over estimate the concentration of the acid.