You need to prepare 250.0 mL of a 1.35 M HCl solution from a 2.00 M HCl stock solution.

a. Which glassware should you use to make the solution?

A. beaker

B. Erlenmeyer flask

C. volumetric flask

b. How should the correct amount of stock be obtained?

A. Measure out x g on a balance

B. Measure out x mL using a volumetric pipet

C. Measure out x mL using a graduated cylinder

c. Based on your answer above, what is the value of x?

d. How should the solution be mixed together?

A. Fill the container to the 250 mL mark then add the correct amount of stock solution.

B. Add the correct amount of stock solution then fill to the 250 mL mark with water.

C. Fill the container partially with water, add the correct amount of stock solution, then fill to the 250 mL mark with water.

D. None of these is the correct way to mix the stock solution.