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Multiple Choice
The concentration of Cl- ion in blood is approximately 105 mEq/L. How many milliliters of blood would be needed to obtain 1.4 g of Cl- ions?
A
110 mL
B
380 mL
C
75 mL
D
240 mL
Verified step by step guidance
1
First, understand that mEq/L (milliequivalents per liter) is a unit of concentration that relates to the charge of ions in solution. For Cl-, which has a charge of -1, 1 mEq is equivalent to 1 mmol.
Convert the mass of Cl- ions from grams to millimoles. Use the molar mass of Cl, which is approximately 35.45 g/mol, to find the number of millimoles in 1.4 g of Cl-.
Calculate the number of milliequivalents of Cl- ions in 1.4 g using the relationship that 1 mmol of Cl- is equivalent to 1 mEq.
Use the concentration of Cl- ions in blood, which is 105 mEq/L, to determine the volume of blood needed. Set up a proportion where the number of milliequivalents calculated in the previous step is equal to the product of the concentration and the volume of blood in liters.
Solve the proportion for the volume of blood in liters, and then convert this volume from liters to milliliters by multiplying by 1000, as there are 1000 mL in 1 L.