Solving Atoms & Molecules: 1.00g Water/Ice Cube

In summary, a cubic centimeter of water has a mass of 1.00g and contains 3.3 x 10^22 molecules. However, the answer of 1 x 10^23 atoms for the 1.00g ice cube is incorrect as there are only two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom in a water molecule, resulting in a total of 3 atoms. Someone may have divided by 3 instead of multiplying by 3, leading to the incorrect answer.
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Homework Statement


A cubic centimeter of water has a mass of 1.00g. How many molecules does it contain?
How many atoms are in 1.00g ice cube?


Homework Equations


1 mole=6.02 x 10^23 molecules(or atoms)
1 mole of H20= 18g

The Attempt at a Solution


The answers are: 3.3 x10^22 molecules.( I got this answer)
1 x 10^23 atoms( I didn't get this answer)

Please help! Thanks!
 
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So if 18 g of water has 6.02*10^23 molecules, how many does 1 g have?
 
  • #3
1g has 3.3 x 10^22 molecules..
how do i find the atoms?
 
  • #4
Water is H2O, two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom
 
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BTW, did you get 2400 on the SAT? If so, congrats!
 
  • #6
no...that's the dream score..lol

Ok..how do you get 1x 10^23 atoms?? for the second question?
i got the answer for the 1st question..
 
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You don't. 1*10^23 is the wrong answer. Somebody screwed up and divided by 3 instead of multiplying by 3.
 

1. How do you determine the number of atoms and molecules in a 1.00g water/ice cube?

The number of atoms and molecules in a 1.00g water/ice cube can be determined by using Avogadro's number, which is approximately 6.022 x 10^23 molecules per mole. Since water has a molar mass of 18.015 g/mol, there will be approximately 3.34 x 10^22 molecules in 1.00g of water.

2. How do you convert between grams and moles for atoms and molecules?

To convert between grams and moles for atoms and molecules, you will need to use the molar mass of the substance. The molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, expressed in grams. You can find the molar mass by adding up the atomic masses of each element in the molecule. Then, you can use the formula: Moles = Mass (in grams) / Molar mass.

3. What is the difference between atoms and molecules?

An atom is the smallest unit of an element that still retains its properties. It is made up of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, and electrons orbiting around it. Molecules, on the other hand, are made up of two or more atoms chemically bonded together. In the case of water, it is made up of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom.

4. How does the temperature affect the number of molecules in a given mass of water/ice?

The temperature does not affect the number of molecules in a given mass of water/ice. However, it does affect the spacing and movement of the molecules. At higher temperatures, the molecules have more kinetic energy and move faster, causing them to spread out and take up more space. At lower temperatures, the molecules have less kinetic energy and move slower, causing them to be more compacted and take up less space.

5. How does the state of matter affect the number of atoms and molecules in a given mass?

The state of matter does not affect the number of atoms and molecules in a given mass. However, it does affect the arrangement and movement of the molecules. In a solid state, the molecules are tightly packed and have little movement. In a liquid state, the molecules have more freedom to move around, but are still close together. In a gas state, the molecules are more spread out and have a lot of movement.

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