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What are the materials mentioned in the handout in preparing a solution using the first method?

Volumetric flask, weighing paper, solute, solution, funnel.

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weighing paper, volumetric flask or vol flask, funnel, small container

Explanation:

solid solute is weighed out on weighing paper or in a small container and then transferred directly to a  volumetric flask (commonly called a "vol flask"). A funnel might be helpful when transferring the solid into the slim neck of the vol flask.