Dakin's Solution Is a Disinfectant and Irrigant Solution That Contains

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Dakin's Solution is a disinfectant and irrigant solution that contains sodium hypochlorite (household bleach). Full-strength Dakin's Solution contains 90 mL household bleach added to 960 mL water. Often, Dakin's Solution is ordered as a 1/2 strength solution. How much household bleach should be added to 960 mL of water to make a 1/2 strength Dakin's Solution?