(a)
Interpretation :
The empirical formula of Tamiflu should be calculated.
Concept Introduction :
For any compound the empirical formula represents the lowest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound.
Molecular formula = small integer x empirical formula
Grams or moles of each element can be used to calculate the empirical formula of compound.
(b)
Interpretation :
The mass percent composition of Tamiflu should be calculated.
Concept Introduction :
For any compound the empirical formula represents the lowest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound.
Molecular formula = small integer x empirical formula
Grams or moles of each element can be used to calculate the empirical formula of compound.
(c)
Interpretation :
The molecular formula of shikimic acid should be calculated.
Concept Introduction :
For any compound the empirical formula represents the lowest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound.
Molecular formula = small integer x empirical formula
Grams or moles of each element can be used to calculate the empirical formula of compound.
(d)
Interpretation :
The number of moles of shikimic acid should be calculated.
Concept Introduction :
For any compound the empirical formula represents the lowest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound.
Molecular formula = small integer x empirical formula
Grams or moles of each element can be used to calculate the empirical formula of compound.
(e)
Interpretation :
The number of capsules containing 75 mg of Tamiflu should be calculated.
Concept Introduction :
For any compound the empirical formula represents the lowest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound.
Molecular formula = small integer x empirical formula
Grams or moles of each element can be used to calculate the empirical formula of compound.
(f)
Interpretation :
The mass of C in one dose of Tamiflu should be calculated.
Concept Introduction :
For any compound the empirical formula represents the lowest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound.
Molecular formula = small integer x empirical formula
Grams or moles of each element can be used to calculate the empirical formula of compound.
(g)
Interpretation :
The mass of Tamiflu needed to treat all people in a city with population 500000 people should be calculated.
Concept Introduction :
For any compound the empirical formula represents the lowest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound.
Molecular formula = small integer x empirical formula
Grams or moles of each element can be used to calculate the empirical formula of compound.
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