In preparation for an ATPase stain to differentiate muscle fiber types, a histology student needs to prepare a 1% solution of calcium chloride (CaCl2). How much CaCl2 is needed to prepare 500 mL of a 1% w/v solution with distilled water?

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In preparation for an ATPase stain to differentiate muscle fiber types, a histology student needs to prepare a 1% solution of calcium chloride (CaCl2). How much CaCl2 is needed to prepare 500 mL of a 1% w/v solution with distilled water?

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