Analytical Chemistry Question 263
Question: To what extent must a given solution of concentration of 40 mg silver nitrate per ml be diluted to yield a solution of concentration of 16 mg $ AgNO_3 $ per ml
[NCERT 1977]
Options:
A) Each ml must be diluted to 2.5 ml
B) To each ml of solution 2.5 ml of water should be added
C) To 2.5 ml of solution 2 ml of water should be added
D) To 1.5 ml of solution 1.5 ml of water should be added
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
40 × 1 = 16 × x
Þ $ x\ =\ \frac{40}{16}\ =\ 2.5\ ml $