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 $