Answer:
165 ml
Explanation:
We are given;
Initial volume; V_a = 55 ml
Initial molarity; M_a = 3 M
Molarity of desired solution; M_b = 0.75 M
Volume of desired solution; V_b = (55 + x) ml
Where x is the volume of water to be added.
To solve for V_b, we will use the equation ;
M_a•V_a = M_b•V_b
V_b = (M_a•V_a)/M_b
V_b = (3 × 55)/0.75
V_b = 220 mL
Thus;
(55 + x) = 220
x = 220 - 55
x = 165 mL
