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How many $\mathrm{mEq}$ of $\mathrm{Ca}^{+}$are available in $750-\mathrm{mg}$ calcium lactate pentahydrate $($ molecular weight $=308.3$, valence $=2$ ) tablet?
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Given that the tablet weighs 750 mg and the molecular weight of calcium lactate pentahydrate is 308.3 g/mol, we can convert the tablet weight to grams: 750 mg = 0.75 g Now, we can calculate the number of moles of calcium lactate pentahydrate in the tablet: Number Show more…
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