How to Make a 0.1 M Sulfuric Acid Solution

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Updated January 10, 2019

Instructions for making a 0.1M solution of sulfuric acid or H2SO4.

Materials

  • 3.7 mL concentrated (18M) sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
  • distilled water

Procedure

  1. Pour 3.7 mL concentrated sulfuric acid into 500 mL distilled water.
  2. Dilute the solution to 1.0 liter.

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