Prepare 50 mL of an aqueous 0.50% (w/v) NaHCO3 solution

Question

Set up calculation for how much you need for this solution

Answer 1

Hi Abby,

0.5% w/v (weight per volume) is the same as 0.5 g/L or 0.5 mg/mL. So, in order to prepare a 50 mL solution of NaHCO3, you would need 0.5 mg/mL * 50 mL = 25 mg of NaHCO3, dissolved in water. Hope this helps.