To solve this problem, we use the formula:
M1 V1 = M2 V2
To calculate for the total final volume V2:
V2 = M1 V1 / M2
V2 = 1.65 M * 12 mL / 0.495 M
V2 = 40 mL
Since final volume is 40 mL so water needed is:
water volume = 40 mL – 12 mL
water volume = 28 mL
