Question 4024 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam

You need 500 mL of a 2 mg/L solution from a 100 mg/L stock. How many mL of stock are required?

Exactly one answer is correct.

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Correct answer to question 4024

  • B: 10 mL

Explanation

C1V1 = C2V2 so V1 = (2 x 500) / 100 = 10 mL, diluted to 500 mL final. Using the ratio the wrong way gives 250.

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