How many Coulombs of positive charge are in 1.0 mol of O2 gas?

In summary, to calculate the amount of positive charge in the atomic nuclei of 1.0 mol of O2 gas, the equation Q=ne can be used with Avogadro's number. Taking into account that there are two oxygen atoms in every O2 molecule, the calculation would be 1 mol O2/ 6.23 x 10^23 * 8 protons * 1.60 x 10^-19 = 86.23 x 10^23 Coulombs. It is important to verify the value of Avogadro's number and to consider the number of protons in one oxygen atom when performing this calculation.
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Homework Statement


Suppose you have 1.0 mol of O2 gas. How many Coulombs of positive charge are in the atomic nuclei of this gas?


Homework Equations


I assume you would use Q=ne with Avogadro's number...


The Attempt at a Solution


1 mol O2/ 6.23 x 10^23 * 8 protons * 1.60 x 10^-19
 
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There are two oxygen atoms in every molecule of O2... I cannot tell if you took that into account? You got the charge in Coulombs of 1 proton. And you did write down how many O2 molecules are contained in 1 mole of O2... And you did type the number of protons (atomic number) in one oxygen atom...8
 
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burritofiend said:
6.23 x 10^23
Maybe that's just a typo. If not, you should look up the value of Avogadro's number.
 

Related to How many Coulombs of positive charge are in 1.0 mol of O2 gas?

1. What is a Coulomb in a nuclei?

A Coulomb is a unit of electric charge, named after French physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb. In a nuclei, it refers to the amount of electric charge contained within the nucleus, which is typically composed of protons and neutrons.

2. How is the Coulomb in a nuclei measured?

The Coulomb in a nuclei is measured using a device called an electrometer, which can detect and measure the amount of electric charge present in a given sample of matter. This measurement is usually expressed in units of Coulombs (C).

3. What is the role of Coulombs in the stability of a nuclei?

Coulombs play a crucial role in the stability of a nuclei. The positively charged protons in the nucleus repel each other due to their Coulombic force, but the presence of neutrons helps to balance this repulsion and keep the nucleus intact. The number of protons and neutrons in a nuclei determines its stability.

4. How do Coulombs contribute to nuclear reactions?

Coulombs play a significant role in nuclear reactions, which involve the breaking or forming of bonds between particles in the nucleus. In fusion reactions, Coulombic repulsion must be overcome for nuclei to merge, while in fission reactions, Coulombic repulsion causes the nucleus to split apart.

5. Is the Coulomb in a nuclei a constant value?

No, the Coulomb in a nuclei can vary depending on the number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus. As more particles are added or removed, the Coulombic force between them changes, leading to a different Coulomb value. However, the overall Coulombic force within a stable nucleus is generally balanced and does not change significantly.

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