Working Solution Definition

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Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
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  • Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
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Updated on November 10, 2019
Volumetric flasks are used to accurately prepare solutions for chemistry.
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By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.

Definition: Working Solution is a name given to a chemical solution made for actual use in the lab, usually made from diluting or combining stock or standard solutions.

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