New chemistry students sometimes try to use the dilution equation, M 1 V 1 = M

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New chemistry students sometimes try to use the dilution equation, M1 × V= M2 × V2 to solve solution stoichiometry problems. 

(a) What concept is being overlooked by a student who takes this approach? 

(b) Are there circumstances under which this equation gives a correct answer by coincidence? If so, what are those circumstances?

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Chemistry For Engineering Students

ISBN: 9780357026991

4th Edition

Authors: Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

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