How Is the Gram-Equivalent (GEq) Weight of a Substance Computed

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Multiple Choice

How is the gram-equivalent (gEq) weight of a substance computed?

• A) Dividing its gram atomic weight by its valence
• B) Dividing its valence by its gram atomic weight
• C) Multiplying its atomic number times its atomic weight
• D) Multiplying its gram atomic weight times its valence

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