14 milliliters
We are given;
Prepared solution;
We are required to determine the initial volume of HNO₃
M₁V₁ = M₂V₂
Rearranging the formula;
V₁ = M₂V₂ ÷ M₁
=(0.40 M × 0.350 L) ÷ 10.0 M
= 0.014 L
But, 1 L = 1000 mL
Therefore,
Volume = 14 mL
Thus, the volume of 10.0 M HNO₃ is 14 mL