In the lead content analysis of a wastewater sample, 50.00 mL of the original sample was taken and diluted with 150.00 mL deionized water. The diluted sample was found to have a lead content of 17.8 ppb. What is the lead content (in ppb) of the original wastewater sample?

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In the lead content analysis of a wastewater sample, 50.00 mL of the original sample was taken and
diluted with 150.00 mL deionized water. The diluted sample was found to have a lead content of
17.8 ppb. What is the lead content (in ppb) of the original wastewater sample?
DENSITY VALUES AT 25°C
Ethanol: 0.789 g/mL
Water: 0.997 g/mL
Acetic Acid: 1.05 g/mL
Transcribed Image Text:In the lead content analysis of a wastewater sample, 50.00 mL of the original sample was taken and diluted with 150.00 mL deionized water. The diluted sample was found to have a lead content of 17.8 ppb. What is the lead content (in ppb) of the original wastewater sample? DENSITY VALUES AT 25°C Ethanol: 0.789 g/mL Water: 0.997 g/mL Acetic Acid: 1.05 g/mL
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