What volume of 16 M acid must be diluted with distilled water to prepare 500.0 mL of 0.50 M acid?

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We can use the formula:
M1V1 = M2V2
where,
M1 = 16 M (initial concentration)
V1 = volume of concentrated acid to be taken (in mL)
M2 = 0.50 M (final concentration)
V2 = 500.0 mL (final volume of the diluted acid)

Substituting the values, we get:
16 M x V1 = 0.50 M x 500.0 mL
V1 = (0.50 M x 500.0 mL) / 16 M
V1 ≈ 16 mL

Therefore, 16 mL of 16 M acid must be diluted with distilled water to prepare 500.0 mL of 0.50 M acid.

What Volume of 16 M Acid Must Be Diluted with Distilled