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The common pain relievers aspirin (C9 H8 O4), acetaminophen...

The common pain relievers aspirin $\left(\mathrm{C}_{9} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{4}\right),$ acetaminophen $\left(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{9} \mathrm{NO}_{2}\right),$ and naproxen sodium $\left(\mathrm{C}_{14} \mathrm{H}_{13} \mathrm{O}_{3} \mathrm{Na}\right)$ are all available in tablets containing $200.0 \mathrm{mg}$ of the active ingredient. Which compound contains the greatest number of molecules per tablet? How many molecules of the active ingredient are present in each tablet?

The common pain relievers aspirin $\left(\mathrm{C}_{9} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{4}\right),$ acetaminophen $\left(\mathrm{C}_{8} \mathrm{H}_{9} \mathrm{NO}_{2}\right),$ and
naproxen sodium $\left(\mathrm{C}_{14} \mathrm{H}_{13} \mathrm{O}_{3} \mathrm{Na}\right)$ are all available in tablets containing $200.0 \mathrm{mg}$ of the active ingredient. Which compound contains the greatest number of molecules per tablet? How many molecules of the active ingredient are present in each tablet?

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Avogadro's Number

Avogadro's number (6.022 x 10^23) is the number of atoms, molecules, or formula units in one mole of a substance. This constant is used to convert the number of moles calculated from a mass into the actual number of molecules, allowing us to quantify the number of discrete particles in a given sample.

Stoichiometry and Unit Conversions

Stoichiometry involves calculating the relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions, including converting units from milligrams to grams and using the molar mass to find the number of moles. This concept is essential when comparing the number of molecules in tablets containing the same mass of different compounds, as it reveals an inverse relationship between molar mass and molecule count.

Molar Mass

Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, measured in grams per mole (g/mol). It plays a crucial role in converting between the mass of a substance and the number of moles, which is necessary for determining how many molecules are present in a given mass. Lower molar mass means that, for the same mass of substance, there will be a greater number of moles and hence a greater number of molecules.

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