Answer to Question #161228 in Inorganic Chemistry for Hazel Ann S Tomas

Question

1. Chlorophyll, the substance responsible for the green color of leaves, has one magnesium atom per chlorophyll molecule and contains 2.72% magnesium by mass. What is the molar mass of chlorophyl

Answer 1

$0.0272=\frac{MMg}{Mchlorophyl}$

M(Mg)=24,3050

$0.0272=\frac{24.3050}{Mchlorophyl}$

Mchlorophyl=893.56