Hemoglobin has a molecular mass of
To Find: The mass of one molecule of hemoglobin in kilograms.
Answer to Problem 1P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Molecular mass of hemoglobin,
Formula used:
Conversion of units
Calculation:
The mass of 1 mole of hemoglobin is
1 mole contains
Thus, mass of
Mass of 1 molecule of hemoglobin can be calculated as follows:
Conclusion:
Thus, the mass of one molecule of hemoglobin in kilograms is
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