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lexia925
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when determining moles of potassium alum, do you need to count the 12 moles of water also? and how would you do that--just 2 x 12? or something else? soooo confused.
The chemical formula for potassium alum is KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O.
To calculate the moles of potassium alum, you will need to know the mass of the sample and the molar mass of the compound. Simply divide the mass by the molar mass to get the number of moles.
Water is included in the formula for potassium alum because it is a hydrated compound, meaning it contains water molecules within its crystalline structure. In this case, there are 12 water molecules for every one molecule of potassium alum.
Solving moles of potassium alum is important in various applications, such as in chemistry experiments or in industrial processes. It allows us to accurately measure and manipulate the amount of potassium alum present in a given sample.
To convert moles of potassium alum to grams, you will need to know the molar mass of the compound. Simply multiply the number of moles by the molar mass to get the mass in grams.