Formalin is an aqueous solution that is made by dissolving formaldehyde gas, HCHO(g), in water. A saturated formalin solution has a concentration of about 38.86 % (m/v). This concentration is used to preserve biological specimens. Calculate the molar concentration of 38.86 % (m/v) formalin. Your Answer: Answer units

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Formalin is an aqueous solution that is made by dissolving formaldehyde gas,
HCHO(g), in water. A saturated formalin solution has a concentration of about 38.86
% (m/v). This concentration is used to preserve biological specimens. Calculate the
molar concentration of 38.86 % (m/v) formalin.
Your Answer:
Answer
units
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