10 mL of 6 M HCL are diluted to 1 L with distilled water. What is the molarity of the dilute solution?

The correct answer is 0.06 M

Explanation:

The concentration of the dilute solution (Cd = dilute concentration) can be calculated from the concentrated solution (Cc) and the volumes (Vi and Vf) as follows:

Cc x Vc = Cd x Vd

Cd = (Cc x Vc) / Vd

We have:

Cc = 6 M

Vc = 10 ml (volume of concentrated solution)

Vd = 1 L = 1000 ml (volume of dilute solution)

⇒Cd = (6 M x 10 ml) / 1000 ml

Cd = 0.06 M