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Reef Chemistry Question of the Day #122
Suppose that a liquid calcium additive comprised of calcium chloride in water is used to boost the calcium level in a reef aquarium. It is described on the bottle as containing 100,000 mg/L calcium ion. In order to boost the calcium level by 50 mg/L, how much must be added to an aquarium system containing 100 gallons of water? (Note that 1 gallon = 3.785 liters.)
A. 512.2 mL
B. 378.5 mL
C. 226.4 mL
D. 189.3 mL
Good luck!
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Suppose that a liquid calcium additive comprised of calcium chloride in water is used to boost the calcium level in a reef aquarium. It is described on the bottle as containing 100,000 mg/L calcium ion. In order to boost the calcium level by 50 mg/L, how much must be added to an aquarium system containing 100 gallons of water? (Note that 1 gallon = 3.785 liters.)
A. 512.2 mL
B. 378.5 mL
C. 226.4 mL
D. 189.3 mL
Good luck!
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