maize. In 2017, eggs in Europe were found to have concentrations of fipronil above 1.14x10 What is this concentration in ppb?

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Fipronil (MM=437.14 g/mol) is a common insecticide used for a variety of crops including rice and maize. In 2017, eggs in Europe were found to have concentrations of fipronil above 1.14 x 10⁻⁸ M. What is this concentration in ppb?  

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Transcribed Image Text:Fipronil (MM=437.14 g/mol) is a common insecticide used for a variety of crops including rice and maize. In 2017, eggs in Europe were found to have concentrations of fipronil above 1.14 x 10⁻⁸ M. What is this concentration in ppb? (include units in your answer)
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Ppb= parts per billion

1M= 109ppb 

1.14×10-8 molar means 1.14×10-8mole of Solute is present.

Mass of solute = mole×molar mass= 

Mass of Solute = 1.14×10-8×437.14

=498.33×10-8gm

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