Atoms, Moles, Grams Conversion

In summary, a microscopic scientist with 6.022x10^23 atoms of C, H, and O is trying to assemble sugar molecules (C6H12O6). The equation states that 1 mole of C6H12O6 is equal to 180.15g. Since the scientist has 1 mole of each atom, they can make only one mole of C6H12O6. Therefore, the limiting component is the number of atoms, and the scientist will run out of C6H12O6 first.
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Homework Statement



A microscopic scientist is assembling sugar molecules (C6H12O6) from C, H, and O atoms. If he has 6.022x10^23 atoms of each type, how many grams of sugar molecules can he assemble? Which type of atom does he run out of first?

Homework Equations



1 mol = 6.02x10^23 atoms
1 mol C6H12O6 = 180.15g

The Attempt at a Solution



Well the problem states that he has 6.022x10^23 atoms of each type, meaning 1 mole of C, 1 mole of H, and 1 mole of O. I'm just not sure how to use this data to solve for this problem since it seems so strange

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NEVERMIND, Solved but thanks.
 
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If the person only has one mole of each atom, how many C6H12O6 can they make - what is the limiting component = which will they run out of first.
 
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Great job solving the problem! It's important to understand the relationship between atoms, moles, and grams in order to solve problems like this. Keep up the good work!
 

What is the relationship between atoms, moles, and grams?

The relationship between atoms, moles, and grams can be described by Avogadro's number, which states that one mole of any substance contains 6.022 x 10^23 atoms. This means that the number of atoms in a substance is directly proportional to the number of moles, and the mass in grams is also proportional to the number of moles.

How can I convert between atoms, moles, and grams?

To convert between atoms, moles, and grams, you can use the following formulas:

Number of atoms = moles x Avogadro's number

Number of moles = mass in grams / molar mass

Mass in grams = number of moles x molar mass

What is Avogadro's number?

Avogadro's number is a constant, represented by the symbol "NA", and is equal to 6.022 x 10^23. It is used to relate the number of atoms or molecules in a substance to the number of moles.

Why is it important to convert between atoms, moles, and grams?

Converting between atoms, moles, and grams is important in chemistry because it allows us to quantify the amount of a substance present. This is crucial for understanding and predicting chemical reactions and determining the amount of a substance needed for a particular reaction.

What is the molar mass of a substance?

The molar mass of a substance is the mass in grams of one mole of that substance. It is calculated by adding the atomic masses of all the atoms in the substance's chemical formula. The unit for molar mass is grams per mole (g/mol).

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