Ionic strength is $I=\tfrac12\sum c_iz_i^2$. Thus I=.5[.25(1)+.12(4)+.32(1)+.05(1)]=.5(1.10)=**.55 M**. Calcium’s divalent charge is squared, not merely multiplied by 2. The listed analytical composition is used directly as requested.
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