The Kjeldahl procedure was used to analyze 244 µL of a solution containing 38.1 mg protein/mL.  The liberated NH3 was collected in 5.00 mL of 0.0375 M HCl and the remaining acid required 5.98 mL of 0.00998 M NaOH for complete titration.  What is the weight percent of nitrogen in the protein?

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The Kjeldahl procedure was used to analyze 244 µL of a solution containing 38.1 mg protein/mL.  The liberated NH3 was collected in 5.00 mL of 0.0375 M HCl and the remaining acid required 5.98 mL of 0.00998 M NaOH for complete titration.  What is the weight percent of nitrogen in the protein?

     

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