Hi, I don't understand how to solve this, and I would like an explanation for how to solve the problem as well as help solving it!
How would you make 2.5 L of 1.24 M solution of acetic acid (HC2H3O2) from a 12.0 M stock solution?

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Hi, I don't understand how to solve this, and I would like an explanation for how to solve the problem as well as help solving it! 
How would you make 2.5 L of 1.24 M solution of acetic acid (HC2H3O2) from a 12.0 M stock solution?

dtan5457 · Answer

(2.5 L)x(1.24 M)/(12.0 M)=

anonymous · Answer

@dtan5457 
So what formula did you use, and is the final answer .258 then?

dtan5457 · Answer

C1V1=C2V2

dtan5457 · Answer

In other words they are proportional

anonymous · Answer

Alright, Thanks!!

dtan5457 · Answer

Np, feel free to medal and fan and tag me into more questions. I need practice too

aaronq · Answer

you should elaborate on the process of making the dilution, specifically the type of glassware you would use, and the order in which you would add the components.