What does 2.5% (w/v) NaCl mean?
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What does 2.5% (w/v) NaCl mean?
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A solution represents a particular type of mixture involving two components mainly- a solute component which is generally a solid substance taken in small amount and a solvent component which is generally a liquid that is taken in excess in comparison to the solute. Solution makes a homogeneous mixture of both these components.
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2.5 %(w/v) of NaCl solution means that about 2.5 g of NaCl(solute) has been dissolved in 100 mL of the solvent, i.e. water. It is a way of...
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