A student is carrying out a biological preparation that requires 1M NaCl to maintain an ionic strength of 1.0. The student chooses to use 1.0 M ammonium sulfate instead. Why is this a seri- ous error?

A student is carrying out a biological preparation that requires 1M NaCl to maintain an ionic strength of 1.0. The student chooses to use 1.0 M ammonium sulfate instead. Why is this a seri- ous error?

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Chapter11: Solutions And Colloids

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Problem 51E: A 1.0 m solution of HCI in benzene has a freezing point of 0.4 C. Is HCI an electrolyte in benzene?...

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1M NaCl to maintain an ionic strength of 1.0. The student
chooses to use 1.0 M ammonium sulfate instead. Why is this a seri-
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