SUMMARY
One mole of chlorophyll (C55H72O5N4Mg) contains exactly one mole of magnesium (Mg) atoms. This is established by the molecular formula, which indicates that each molecule of chlorophyll includes one Mg atom. Therefore, in one mole of chlorophyll, there are 6.022 x 10^23 Mg atoms, as derived from Avogadro's number. The calculations presented confirm this relationship definitively.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of molecular formulas and their components
- Familiarity with Avogadro's number (6.022 x 10^23)
- Basic knowledge of stoichiometry
- Concept of moles in chemistry
NEXT STEPS
- Study the implications of molecular formulas in chemical compounds
- Learn about Avogadro's law and its applications in chemistry
- Explore stoichiometric calculations in chemical reactions
- Research the role of magnesium in biological molecules like chlorophyll
USEFUL FOR
Chemistry students, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the molecular composition of chlorophyll and its significance in biological systems.
