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  • Calculating Sodium Chloride Solution Concentration: A Step-by-Step Guide
    It seems like you're asking about making a 5% (w/v) sodium chloride solution. Here's how to calculate the amount of NaCl needed:

    Understanding the terms:

    * 5% (w/v): This means 5 grams of NaCl per 100 mL of solution.

    * 500 mL final volume: This is the total volume of the solution you want to make.

    Calculation:

    1. Calculate the mass of NaCl needed:

    * Since 5% (w/v) means 5 grams of NaCl per 100 mL of solution, for 500 mL you need 5 times that amount.

    * Mass of NaCl = (5 g/100 mL) * 500 mL = 25 grams

    Answer: You would dissolve 25 grams of sodium chloride in water to make a 5% (w/v) solution with a final volume of 500 mL.

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