An antibiotic containing sulfur was treated chemically to convert the sulfur in the antibiotic to barium sulfate. A 24.57 mg sample of antibiotic compound gave 16.38 mg of barium sulfate. What is the percentage of sulfur in antibiotic compound? (Hint: Refer to problem #1)

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In Question 6 (attached), if there is one sulfur atom in the antibiotic, what is the molecular weight of the antibiotic? (give 3 sig figs in your answer)
An antibiotic containing sulfur was treated
chemically to convert the sulfur in the
antibiotic to barium sulfate. A 24.57 mg
sample of antibiotic compound gave 16.38
mg of barium sulfate.
What is the percentage of sulfur in antibiotic
compound? (Hint: Refer to problem #1)
Transcribed Image Text:An antibiotic containing sulfur was treated chemically to convert the sulfur in the antibiotic to barium sulfate. A 24.57 mg sample of antibiotic compound gave 16.38 mg of barium sulfate. What is the percentage of sulfur in antibiotic compound? (Hint: Refer to problem #1)
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