Question

The molecular formula of lithium carbonate is Li2CO3. What is the molecular weight of this drug?

Answer 1

Its formula mass is `73.89` `g*mol^-1`.

Explanation:

As you know this salt is commonly used to treat mania. The formula mass is simply the sum of the molar masses of the contributing atoms: i.e. `(2xx6.94+12.011+3xx15.999)*g*mol^-1` `=` `??`