Living By Chemistry: First Edition Textbook
Living By Chemistry: First Edition Textbook
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781559539418
Author: Angelica Stacy
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter U4.7, Problem 5E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The milligrams of vitamin A that would be lethal to a 132 lb adult given that LD50 for vitamin A is 1510 mg/kg needs to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

A lethal dose of a substance is given by LD50 which is the amount of substance that kills 50% of a target sample.

(a)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 5E

90600 mg.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

LD50 for vitamin A = 1510 mg/kg

Weight of adult = 132 lb

Calculation:

Step 1: Convert 132 lb to kg

1 kg = 2.2 lb

  Weight of adult in kg = 132 lb×1 kg2.2 lb=60 kg

Step 2: Calculate the mg of vitamin A

  Vitamin A lethal dose = 1510 mg×60 kg1 kg

            =90,600 mg

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of tablets each containing 0.40 mg of vitamin A that would be lethal to a 132 lb adult needs to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

A lethal dose of a substance is given by LD50 which is the amount of substance that kills 50% of a target sample.

(b)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 5E

Number of vitamin A tablets = 226,500

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Weight of adult = 132 lb

Amount of vitamin A per tablet = 0.40 mg

Calculation:

From part (a):

A lethal dose of vitamin A for an adult = 90600 mg

  Number of vitamin A tablets = Lethal dosevitamin A/tablet

          90600 mg0.40 mg/glass=226,500 tablets

               =226,500 tablets

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The benefits of vitamin A need to be explained.

Concept Introduction: All the vitamin types are essential for human health, but there is a limit for each vitamin in our body. The deficiency and excess of all types of vitaminsare dangerous for health.

(c)

Expert Solution
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Explanation of Solution

Vitamin A is good for health as it protects the eyes from age-related effects or night blindness. It may also lower the risk of cancer. It supports a healthy immune system, promotes growth and healthy reproduction, and also strengthens bones.

Chapter U4 Solutions

Living By Chemistry: First Edition Textbook

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