Asample of ascorbic acid (vitamin c) is synthesized in the laboratory. it contains 1.50 g of carbon and 2.00 g of oxygen. another sample of ascorbic acid isolated from citrus fruits contains 6.35 g of carbon. how many grams of oxygen does it contain? which law are you assuming in answering this question?

grams of oxygen

Explanation:

The law governing this problem is "The Law of Constant Composition "

As per this law, all compounds irrespective of their origin and source have the same composition and properties  in their purest form

It is a simple proportion and ratio related problem.

grams of carbon require grams of oxygen

grams of carbon will require oxygen

grams of carbon will require oxygen

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the element that provides strength to the exoskeletons of clams and oysters is phosphorus.

this is so because calcium carbonate is the main component in the shells. calcium carbonate is strengthened by phosphorus.

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