I just had a passage-based question from a Kaplan FL that required me to convert from milliequivalents (mEq) to grams.
I guess there was an AAMC 9 question that inclued mEq so Kap created a question on it. But I was wondering: Is this something that any other test preps emphasize?
Ps. mEq = mg x Valence / (molecular weight)
1. What is the meaning of an equivalent?
2. Say it takes 0.2 meq of base to increase 10 grams of soil from a pH to 5 to 6. Then why does it take it takes 0.4 meq to increase it 20 kilograms?
I see the math, but I don't understand conceptually, how you can set up a direct ratio between the two scenarios.
I guess there was an AAMC 9 question that inclued mEq so Kap created a question on it. But I was wondering: Is this something that any other test preps emphasize?
Ps. mEq = mg x Valence / (molecular weight)
1. What is the meaning of an equivalent?
2. Say it takes 0.2 meq of base to increase 10 grams of soil from a pH to 5 to 6. Then why does it take it takes 0.4 meq to increase it 20 kilograms?
I see the math, but I don't understand conceptually, how you can set up a direct ratio between the two scenarios.
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