Mole Airlines flight 1023

At approximate 6:02 am on October 23, you and your CSI team are called to the scene of a plane crash. The plane shows evidence of a pre-crash explosion. The site of the explosion has a compound with the following analysis: 37.01% carbon, 2.22% hydrogen, 18.5% nitrogen, and 42.27% oxygen. The victims are found in and around the crash and must be identified by the substance or substances found in their belongings or in their bodies since dental records are not available. Further evidence reveals that one person was murdered before the plane went down with the time of death established as one hour before the crash.

Your job is to:

1. Use the percent composition data to determine the empirical formulas and identities for the compounds found at the crash site. (You must show all work on separate paper and turn it in with your final answers).

2. Use personal data to make a probable identification of each victim.

3. Determine who was murdered and who is the most probable murderer.

Download this file to your computer, and fill out your answers as you solve the mystery. Be sure to save the file when completed and upload to canvas to submit.

**For best results, round all molar masses to who numbers. For example: round 12.01 to 12 when converting to moles.

The Flight List of Passengers and Crew:

Amadeo Oldere - the pilot, has a heart condition

Connie Majors - pharmacist

Jim LeClaire – baker

Archie Starr - teacher addicted to sugar free drinks

Bob (Reno) Henderson - pro athlete suspended for drug violations

Lisa Jo- environmental engineer, known diagnosis of depression

Bill (Cadillac) Jackson - suspected drug dealer

Norm Anderson - suspected leader of a terrorist organization