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The Fixer (rescue a weigh-out)

Weighed the wrong amount? Get the volume to dissolve it in to hit your target.

V = (m / MW) / c_target
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The Fixer (rescue a weigh-out) · V = (m / MW) / c_target · the lab bench, calculated
Fixer✓ V = (m / MW) / c_target
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Dissolve it in 21.389 mL to get 0.4 M.

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You have 8.556 mmol; dissolve to 21.389 mL.

Volume
21.389 mL
Moles
8.556 mmol
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