Free Base Dilution Calculator
Calculate the final concentration or volume needed when diluting a base solution using the dilution equation C₁V₁ = C₂V₂.
M
mL
mL
Final Base Concentration (C₂)
0.2400 M
Water to Add480.0 mL
Final Base Concentration (C₂) vs Initial Base Concentration (C₁)
How to Dilute a Base
Formula
C₁V₁ = C₂V₂
Solving for C₂: C₂ = C₁V₁ / V₂
Where:
Concentrated bases like NaOH are corrosive. Use caution and appropriate PPE.
Example Calculation
Dilute 20 mL of 6 M NaOH to a final volume of 500 mL.
- 01C₂ = C₁V₁ / V₂
- 02C₂ = (6 × 20) / 500
- 03C₂ = 120 / 500
- 04C₂ = 0.24 M
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