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Old November 4th, 2005, 15:30
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Default calculation of mEq from conc

a medical textbook says "10 ml of 5% magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) provides about 4 mEq Magnesium"-- my calculation says it should be 8 mEq. i am flabergasted. also at the fag end of my knowledge in chem as i am studying medicine and followed by specialization in psychiatry for last 12 years. somebody please help.
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