Clinical Osmometers Use NaCl as a Reference Solution Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

Clinical osmometers use NaCl as a reference solution because:

• A) 1 g molecular weight of NaCl will lower the freezing point 1.86℃
• B) NaCl is readily frozen and vaporized
• C) NaCl is partially ionized similar to the composition of urine
• D) 1 g equivalent weight of NaCl will lower the freezing point 1.86℃

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