Dilution formula

The formula M1V1 = M2V2 is known as the dilution formula and is commonly used in chemistry to calculate the concentration or volume of a solution after it has been diluted. Here’s what each variable represents: M1: This represents the initial concentration of the solute in the original solution. It is measured in units of moles per liter (mol/L) or molarity. V1: This represents the initial volume of the original solution. It is measured in units of liters (L). M2: This represents the final concentration of the diluted solution. It is also measured in units of moles per liter (mol/L) or molarity. V2: This represents the final volume of the diluted solution. It is measured in units of liters (L). The equation states that the product of the initial concentration (M1) and the initial volume (V1) of a solution is equal to the product of the final concentration (M2) and the final volume (V2) of the diluted solution. In simpler terms, this formula is used to calculate how much of a concentrated solution (with a known concentration and volume) is needed to create a dilute solution (with a desired concentration and volume). It helps in understanding how much solute and solvent are needed to achieve a desired concentration. Problem: Let’s say you need 6.0 mL of 2.0 M HCl, but you only have 3.0 M HCl, what should you do?