How much water would you ADD to 175 mL of 6.00 M hydrochloric acid to prepare a 2.00 M solution of this acid?
A)525 mL
B)350 mL
C)58.3 mL
D)700.mL
E)none of the above

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To dilute the solution, use the formula M1V1 = M2V2. Here, M1 = 6.00 M, V1 = 175 mL, M2 = 2.00 M. Solving for V2 gives V2 = 525 mL. The amount of water to add is V2 - V1 = 525 mL - 175 mL = 350 mL.

How Much Water Would You ADD to 175 ML of 6.00