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Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: abcd on 04/03/2009 21:57:37

Title: How do I make a 1M solution of sodium hydroxide?
Post by: abcd on 04/03/2009 21:57:37

if i want to make a 1M solution of sodium hydroxide, do I weigh 20g in 500ml water?

Title: Re: How do I make a 1M solution of sodium hydroxide?
Post by: Bored chemist on 05/03/2009 20:16:43

No.
You weigh out 20g of NaOH, then add enough water to make the final volume of the solution up to 500 ml. That will take a little less than 500 ml of water.
BTW, why did you post this question twice?