You prepare a solution by dissolving 5 g of glucose in 100 ml of solution. What type of solution are you making?

a. Normal
b. Percent
c. Ratio
d. Weight/volume


ANS: D
It is defined as weight of solute per volume of solution. This method is sometimes erroneously described as a percent solution. W/V solutions are commonly expressed in grams of solute per 100 ml of solution. For example, 5 g of glucose dissolved in 100 ml of solution is properly called a 5% solution.

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