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Jupiter Hammerheads (Single A)
Jupiter Hammerheads (Single A)
2. How many atoms of each element are there 4.88 x 10^2 g of sulfuric acid
(H2SO4)?
1. The characteristic odor of garlic is due to the compound allyl sulfide ((C3H5)2)S).
What is the mass of 2.50 moles of allyl sulfide?
3. Isopentyl acetate (C7H14O2), the compound responsible for the scent of bananas,
can be produced commercially. Interestingly, bee’s release about 1ug (1 x 10^-6
g) of this compound when they sting. The resulting scent attracts other bees to
join the attack.
a. How many molecules of isopentyl acetate are released in a typical bee
sting?
b. How many atoms of carbon are present in this sting?
FLORIDA MARLINS (MAJOR LEAGUE)
1. The molecular formula of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), one the most commonly
used pain relievers, is C9H8O4.
a. Calculate the molar mass of aspirin.
b. A typical aspirin tablet contains 500. mg of C9H8O4. In order to relieve
muscle aches and pains, it is recommended to take 2 tablets of aspirin.
How many moles of C9H8O4 molecules and how many molecules of
acetylsalicylic acid need to be taken if you want to relieve a minor
headache (recommended dose=2 tablets) ?
2. Humulone, C21H30O5, is one of the flavor components that gives a bitter taste to
the hops used in making beer.
a. What is the molar mass of humulone?
b. How many moles of C21H30O5 molecules are in 275 mg of humulone?
c. What is the mass of 0.600 mol of humulone?
d. How many atoms are in 1.00 ng of humulone? Nano=10^-9
e. What is the mass of 1.00 x 10^9 molecules of humulone?
f. What is the mass of one molecule of humulone?