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1 millimolar = 0.001 M NaOH ( a base, remember ) - log(0.001 M NaOH) = 3 14 - 3 = 11 pH ----------
First you must either know how much 50% NaOH you want to start with or know how much 2% NaOH you need at the end. Let's say you want 1L of the 2% NaOH. Use this equation, and solve for x, where in this case, x is the volume of 50% NaOH needed. (50% NaOH)x = (2%) * 1000 ml 0.5x = 0.02(1000) x = 20/0.5 = 40 Therefore, 40 ml of 50% NaOH in 960 ml water will produce 2% NaOH. Use a 1000 ml volumetric flask to be most precise.