The molecular formula of aspartame,the generic name of NutraSweet^®,is C₁₄H₁₈N₂O_5.What is the mass (g)of 1.00 mol of aspartame? A)24 B)156 C)294 D)43 E)39

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To calculate the molar mass of aspartame, we need to add up the atomic masses of all the atoms in one molecule of aspartame. Using a periodic table, we find the following atomic masses (rounded to the nearest whole number):
C = 12, H = 1, N = 14, O = 16, S = 32
So, the molar mass of aspartame is:
(1 x 12) + (14 x 1) + (1 x 18) + (1 x 118) + (1 x 15) + (2 x 32) = 294 g/mol
Therefore, the mass of 1.00 mol of aspartame is 294 g. 
The correct answer is (C).

The Molecular Formula of Aspartame,the Generic Name of NutraSweet®,is C14H18N2O5

The Molecular Formula of Aspartame,the Generic Name of NutraSweet^®,is C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅