1. Write the balanced chemical equation:
HCl (aq) + NaOH (aq) → NaCl (aq) + H₂O (l)
2. Determine the moles of NaOH used:
* Molarity (M) = moles (mol) / volume (L)
* Moles of NaOH = Molarity * Volume
* Moles of NaOH = 0.24 M * 0.035 L = 0.0084 mol
3. Use stoichiometry to find moles of HCl:
* From the balanced equation, 1 mole of HCl reacts with 1 mole of NaOH.
* Therefore, the moles of HCl are equal to the moles of NaOH: 0.0084 mol HCl
4. Calculate the concentration of HCl:
* Molarity of HCl = moles of HCl / volume of HCl
* Molarity of HCl = 0.0084 mol / 0.050 L = 0.168 M
Therefore, the concentration of the HCl solution is 0.168 M.