A Kjeldahl procedure was used to analyze 356 μL of a solution containing 48.36 mg protein/mL. The liberated NH3 was collected in 5 mL of 0.0336 M HCl and the remaining acid required 6.34 mL of 0.010 M NaOH for complete titration. How many % nitrogen is in the protein sample?

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Use the following atomic masses (in g/mol):
Mg = 24.31; H = 1; S = 32.06; O = 16; Na = 23; Cl = 35. 45; Ca = 40.08; C = 12.01; N = 14.01; Mg = 24.31
 
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