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Old 2nd, December 2007, 06:40 PM
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a stock solution is diluted serially by 1 in 25, then 1ml of this solution was added to 20mL of buffer solution, what is the overal dilution factor? what is the main problem with the 2nd dilution
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Old 7th, December 2007, 01:54 PM
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Dilution factor 500? i.e. final solution 1/500th strength of original.

I would have thought main problem with second dilution is that you're getting a homeopathic stylee stregth to work with.

Do I pass?
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Old 7th, December 2007, 01:57 PM
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I don't pass do I?

1ml added to 20ml not 1ml in 20ml. Bugger!
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I don't pass do I?

1ml added to 20ml not 1ml in 20ml. Bugger!
Dunno - you have now successfully answered the second part of the question ;-)


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Old 10th, April 2008, 06:45 AM
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You have problem with the 2nd dilution?
It's impossible!
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