Question

Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C (C6H8O6, molar mass = 176 g/mol), is a naturally occurring organic...

Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C (C6H8O6, molar mass = 176 g/mol), is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties. A healthy adult’s daily requirement of vitamin C is 70-90 mg. A sweet lime contains 2.81×10−4 mol of ascorbic acid.

To determine whether the ascorbic acid in a sweet lime meets the daily requirement, calculate the mass of ascorbic acid in 2.81×10−4 mol of ascorbic acid.

Express the mass in grams to three significant figures.

1 1
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
✔ Recommended Answer
Answer #1

no of moles of ascorbic acid   = 2.81*10^-4 mole

gram molar mass of ascorbic acid = 176g/mole

mass of ascorbic acid   = no of moles * gram molar mass

                                     = 2.81*10^-4*176

                                      = 0.0495g

                                     = 4.95*10^-2 g   >>>>answer

Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C (C6H8O6, molar mass = 176 g/mol), is a naturally occurring organic...
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT