In a laboratory, you have a 5.8 M NaCl solution. How would you use this information to prepare 1.0 liter of a 2.9 M NaCl solution?

• A. Mix 0.50 liters of the 5.8 M solution with 0.50 liters of water.
• B. Mix 1.0 liter of the 5.8 M solution with 1.0 liter of water.
• C. Mix 0.25 liters of the 5.8 M solution with 0.75 liters of water.
• D. Mix 0.75 liters of the 5.8 M solution with 0.25 liters of water.

Answer: (A)