Multiple choice

A mixture contains 0.5% of sodium hydroxide. If the quantity of the mixture is 10ml, what is the quantity of sodium hydroxide in the mixture?

  1. 5.0 ml

  2. 0.5 ml

  3. 0.05 ml

  4. 0.005 ml

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Explanation

To find the quantity of sodium hydroxide, calculate 0.5% of 10ml. 0.5/100 * 10 = 0.05/10 = 0.05 ml.

AI explanation

The problem requires finding 0.5 percent of the total mixture quantity of 10 ml. Convert the percentage to a decimal and multiply it by the volume, giving 0.005 multiplied by 10. The calculation results in 0.05 ml of sodium hydroxide in the mixture.