Free Acid Dilution Calculator
Calculate the final concentration or volume needed when diluting an acid solution using the dilution equation C₁V₁ = C₂V₂.
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mL
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Final Acid Concentration (C₂)
0.1200 M
Water to Add990.0 mL
Final Acid Concentration (C₂) vs Initial Acid Concentration (C₁)
How to Dilute an Acid
Formula
C₁V₁ = C₂V₂
Solving for C₂: C₂ = C₁V₁ / V₂
Where:
Safety: Always add acid to water, never water to acid.
Example Calculation
Dilute 10 mL of 12 M HCl to a final volume of 1000 mL.
- 01C₂ = C₁V₁ / V₂
- 02C₂ = (12 × 10) / 1000
- 03C₂ = 120 / 1000
- 04C₂ = 0.12 M
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