A Saline Solution Similar to That Used for Intravenous Drips

Multiple Choice

A saline solution similar to that used for intravenous drips is made by dissolving 0.45 g sodium chloride in 50.00 g water.Which of the following statements concerning the saline solution and the law of conservation of mass is/are correct?
1) The mass of the saline solution is greater than the mass of water.
2) The mass of the saline solution is equal to the combined mass of sodium chloride and water.
3) The mass of the saline solution is greater than the mass of the sodium chloride.

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 2
E) 1,2,and 3