To what volume must 300cm\(^3\) of 0.60M sodium hydroxide solution be diluted to give a 0.40M solution?

  • A 450cm\(^3\)
  • B 300cm\(^3\)
  • C 200cm\(^3\)
  • D 150cm\(^3\)
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The correct answer is A. 450cm\(^3\)

From the dilution law

  C\(_1\)V\(_1\) = C\(_2\)V\(_2\)

  C\(_1\) = Initial Concentration of NaOH = 0.6M

  V\(_1\) = Initial Volume of NaOH = 300cm3

  C\(_2\) = Final Concentration of NaOH = 0.4M

  V\(_2\) = Final Volume of NaOH = ?

  V\(_2\) = \(\frac{C_1V_1}{C_2}\)

  V\(_2\) = \(\frac{0.6 \times 300}{0.4}\)

  V\(_2\) = 450 cm\(^3\)

Correct Computation as it follows the equation specified

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