To calculate the grams of CaCl2 required, we need to use the following formula:
% (w/v) = (grams of solute / milliliters of solution) x 100
In this case, we know that the % (w/v) is 1.72%, and we want to prepare a 1-liter (1000 ml) solution.
Let's calculate the grams of CaCl2 required:
1. Determine the grams of CaCl2 in 1000 ml of a 1.72% solution:
(1.72 / 100) = (grams / 1000)
grams = (1.72 / 100) x 1000
grams = 17.2
Therefore, you would need to add 17.2 grams of CaCl2 to water to prepare 1 liter (1000 ml) of a 1.72% (w/v) aqueous solution of CaCl2.