Problem A: Directions: Please solve the questions below on a separate piece of paper. To earn credit you must how
all your work. Place a picture of your work on the blank slide.
Taxol, CH NO, is a drug that is used to treat several different types of cancer. Taxol was first isolated in
1971 from the Pacific Yew tree and approved for medical use in 1993. It is on the World Health
Organization's list of Essential Medicines.
1
What is the molar mass of Taxol?
2. What is the percent composition by mass for oxygen?
3
What is the mass of 3.58 moles of Taxol?
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4
How many molecules of Taxol would be found in 12.9 grams?
5.
How many atoms of carbon are in 156.7 grams of Taxol?