How many milliliters of a 10% sodium chloride solution contain 8 grams of sodium chloride?

1. 125 mL
2. 80 mL
3. 0.8 mL
4. 800 mL


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Global Rationale: 8 g × 100 mL/0.5 g = 80 mL.

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