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Ch.23 - Organic and Biological Chemistry
McMurry - Chemistry 8th Edition
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Cytochrome c is an important enzyme found in the cells of all aerobic organisms. Elemental analysis of cytochrome c shows that it contains 0.43% iron. What is the minimum molecular weight of this enzyme?

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Step 1: Understand that the problem is asking for the minimum molecular weight of cytochrome c based on its iron content. This means we need to find the smallest possible molecular weight that would allow for 0.43% of the enzyme to be iron.
Step 2: Recognize that the percentage by mass of iron in cytochrome c is given as 0.43%. This means that in 100 grams of cytochrome c, there are 0.43 grams of iron.
Step 3: Use the molar mass of iron (Fe), which is approximately 55.85 g/mol, to determine the number of moles of iron in 0.43 grams. This is done by dividing the mass of iron by its molar mass: \( \text{moles of Fe} = \frac{0.43 \text{ g}}{55.85 \text{ g/mol}} \).
Step 4: Since the problem asks for the minimum molecular weight, assume that there is only one atom of iron per molecule of cytochrome c. This means the moles of iron calculated in Step 3 correspond to the moles of cytochrome c.
Step 5: Calculate the minimum molecular weight of cytochrome c by using the formula: \( \text{Molecular weight of cytochrome c} = \frac{\text{mass of cytochrome c}}{\text{moles of cytochrome c}} \). Use 100 grams as the mass of cytochrome c and the moles of cytochrome c from Step 4.

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Molecular Weight

Molecular weight, or molar mass, is the mass of one mole of a substance, typically expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). It is calculated by summing the atomic weights of all atoms in a molecule. Understanding molecular weight is crucial for determining the amount of a substance in a chemical reaction and for converting between moles and grams.
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Weight Conversion Example

Percent Composition

Percent composition refers to the percentage by mass of each element in a compound. It is calculated by dividing the mass of the element in one mole of the compound by the total molar mass of the compound, then multiplying by 100. This concept is essential for analyzing the elemental makeup of compounds and for solving problems related to molecular weight.
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Mass Percent Calculation

Stoichiometry

Stoichiometry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the quantitative relationships between the reactants and products in a chemical reaction. It allows chemists to predict the amounts of substances consumed and produced in a reaction. In this context, stoichiometry is important for calculating the minimum molecular weight of cytochrome c based on its iron content.
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Stoichiometry Concept
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