The formula to convert milliequivalents per liter (meq/L) to milligrams per liter (mg/L) is:
\[ \text{mg/L} = \text{meq/L} \times \left(\frac{\text{Molar Mass}}{\text{Valence}}\right) \]
Where:
Let's say the concentration is 5 meq/L, the molar mass is 58.44 mg/mmol, and the valence is 1. Using the formula:
\[ \text{mg/L} = 5 \times \left(\frac{58.44}{1}\right) \]
We get:
\[ \text{mg/L} = 5 \times 58.44 = 292.2 \]
So, the concentration in milligrams per liter (\( \text{mg/L} \)) is 292.2 mg/L.
Milliequivalents per liter (meq/L) is a unit of concentration often used in chemistry and medicine to express the amount of a substance in a solution. It takes into account the chemical valence of the ions present in the solution, providing a more accurate measure of the reactive capacity of the ions than weight alone.
