A Sample Ready for Analysis Is a 1:2 Dilution

question 14

Multiple Choice

A sample ready for analysis is a 1:2 dilution.Which of the following is true about this sample?

• A) The volume of the sample is decreased by a factor of 2, and the concentration is decreased by 2.
• B) The volume of the sample is decreased by a factor of 2, and the concentration is increased by 2.
• C) The volume of the sample is increased by a factor of 2, and the concentration is decreased by 2.
• D) The volume of the sample is increased by a factor of 2, and the concentration is increased by 2.

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