Find the amount of pure ingredient needed to prepare the solution as indicated. 720 mL of 1 : 60 sodium bicarbonate solution from pure sodium bicarbonate
A) 9 mL
B) 12 mL
C) 11 mL
D) 43,200 mL
E) 17 mL

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To find the amount of pure sodium bicarbonate needed, use the ratio 1:60. This means 1 part sodium bicarbonate to 60 parts solution. For 720 mL of solution, divide 720 by 60 to find the amount of pure sodium bicarbonate needed: 720 / 60 = 12 mL.

Find the Amount of Pure Ingredient Needed to Prepare the Solution