Sucralfate (molecular weight: 2087g/mol) is a major component of Carafate, which is prescribed for the treatment of gastrointestinal ulcers. The recommended dose for a duodenal ulcer is 1.0g taken orally in 10.0 mL (2 teaspoons) of a solution four times a day. Calculate the molarity of the solution.

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Molarity = (moles of solute) / (volume of solution in liters)Moles of solute = (given mass) / (molecular weight)= (1.0 g) / (2087 g/mol)= 0.00048 molVolume of solution = (10.0 mL) / (1000 mL/L)= 0.010 LMolarity = (0.00048 mol) / (0.010 L)= 0.048 M

Sucralfate (Molecular Weight: 2087g/mol) Is a Major Component of Carafate