A tenfold dilution of a sample solution can be obtained by taking .
A) 10 parts sample and 1 part solvent
B) 99 parts sample and 1 part solvent
C) 9 parts sample and 1 part solvent
D) 1 part sample and 10 parts solvent
E) 1 part sample and 9 parts solvent

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A tenfold dilution means the final solution is 10 times more dilute than the original. This is achieved by mixing 1 part sample with 9 parts solvent, resulting in a total of 10 parts.

A Tenfold Dilution of a Sample Solution Can Be Obtained