Answer to Question #93949 in Physical Chemistry for Rachel

Question

If the caffeine concentration in a particular brand of soda is 3.41 mg/oz, drinking how many cans of soda would be lethal? Assume 10.0 grams of caffeine is a lethal dose, and there are 12 oz in a can.
Expert's answer

Answer 1

In one can there is 3.41*12=40.92 mg of caffeine (0.04092 g).

To die, you have to drink 10/0.04092=244 cans.

Answer: 244 cans.