Question

A 0.85% saline solution is: a.8.5 mL of saline added to 91.5 mL of water b.85 g of NaCl made up to 1,000 mL of water c.0.85 g NaCl made up to 100 mL of water d.8.5 g NaCl in 100 mL of water

Answer 1

c

Step-by-step explanation:

A 0.85% saline solution would consist of 0.85 g NaCl made up to 100 mL of water.

A 0.85% saline solution contains 0.85% by weight of NaCl. Hence, in order to prepare such a solution, 0.85 g of NaCl is weighed out into a beaker or cylinder and distilled water is added up to the 100 mL mark. On the other hand, 8.5 g of the NaCl can be weighed out and then distilled water added to 1000 mL mark.

The correct option is, therefore, c.