A laboratory solution contains 25 μg of solute per milliliter of solution. How many milligrams of solute would there be in 500 ml of solution?
A) 18 mg
B) 22.5 mg
C) 12.5 mg
D) 23 mg
E) 32.7 mg

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To find the total amount of solute in milligrams, multiply the concentration (25 μg/mL) by the volume (500 mL) and convert the result from micrograms to milligrams. $25 \mu g/mL \times 500 mL = 12500 \mu g = 12.5 mg$.

A Laboratory Solution Contains 25 μG of Solute Per Milliliter