Use the universal dilution relation: Make sure units are same on both sides.
Cinitial x Vinitial = Cfinal x Vfinal
For example, for buffer Cinitial = 2 M, Vfinal = 500 mL, Cfinal = 0.050 M, solve for initial volume and dilute as desired. One should make up the volume after adding all the components.
Use the universal dilution relation: Make sure units are same on both sides.
Cinitial x Vinitial = Cfinal x Vfinal
For example, for buffer Cinitial = 2 M, Vfinal = 500 mL, Cfinal = 0.050 M, solve for initial volume and dilute as desired. One should make up the volume after adding all the components.