1M NaOH

Preparation

1M NaOH

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Work in chemical hood and wear eye protection. NaOH is extermely caustic!

Step 1. Add ~75% of the target volume in distilled water to a appropriately-sized beaker.
Step 2. Gradually add NaOH pellets while stirring.
Sodium Hydroxide
2 g

The solution will heat up. This is normal.

Step 3. After fully dissolved, transfer the solution to a falcon tube or media bottle.
Step 4. Bring final volume to 50 mL with water.