A student has 100. mL of 0.400 M CuSO4(aq) and is asked to make 100. mL of 0.150 M CuSO4(aq) for a spectrophotometry experiment. The following laboratory equipment is available for preparing the solution: centigram balance, weighing paper, funnel, 10 mL beaker, 150 mL beaker, 50 mL graduated cylinder, 100 mL volumetric flask, 50 mL buret, and distilled water.

a. Calculate the volume of 0.400 M CuSO4(aq) required for the preparation
b. Briefly describe the essential steps to most accurately prepare the 0.150 M CuSO4(aq) from the 0.400 M CuSO4(aq)