Concentrated hydrochloric acid is supplied in the laboratory at a concentration of
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Problem
Concentrated hydrochloric acid is supplied in the laboratory at a concentration of 12.0molL−1. A biochemistry protocol requires 1.00L of 0.250molL−1 HCl.
(a) Determine the volume, in millilitres, of the 12.0molL−1 stock solution needed to prepare the desired dilute solution.
(b) Calculate the volume of distilled water that must be combined with the stock acid to reach a final solution volume of 1.00L.
(c) Describe two safety considerations that must be observed when diluting concentrated HCl to the desired concentration, and explain the chemical reasoning behind each precaution.