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How many mEq Na+ are there in 1000 mL (1L) 0.9% sodium chloride (Normal Saline)? 1 mol+ =1000 milliEquivalents (mEgna) 1 mol
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0.9% sodium chloride solution indicates 9 gram NaCl per 1000 mL.

Since molecular weight of NaCl is 58.5 g, hence number of moles = (9/58.5) = 0.154.

Since 1 mol = 1000 mEq, hence 0.154 moles will be = 0.154 * 1000 = 154 mEq of Na+.

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