Calculating Moles of Chlorine Atoms in 71g of MCl2

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Chlorine has an atomic weight of approx. 35.5. Therefore, in 71 g of mCl2, there will be 2 moles of chlorine atoms (since each mCl2 molecule contains two chlorine atoms). This can be calculated by multiplying the number of moles of mCl2 (1.00 mol) by the number of chlorine atoms per molecule (2). So in summary, there are 2 moles of chlorine atoms in 71 g of mCl2.
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Homework Statement


How many moles of chlorine atoms are there in 71g?

Given:
mCl2=71g
nCl2=1.00 mol
MCl2=70.9g/mol

Homework Equations



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3. The Attempt at a Solution


Not sure how to go about this question.

Would it just be n multiplied by 2?
 
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Sace Ver said:

Homework Statement


How many moles of chlorine atoms are there in 71g?

Given:
mCl2=71g
nCl2=1.00 mol
MCl2=70.9g/mol

Homework Equations



?

3. The Attempt at a Solution


Not sure how to go about this question.

Would it just be n multiplied by 2?
Yes. The question asks for how many moles of chlorine atoms there are in 71 g. The atomic weight of one chlorine atom is approx. 35.5

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorine
 

Related to Calculating Moles of Chlorine Atoms in 71g of MCl2

What is a mole?

A mole is a unit of measurement in chemistry that represents the amount of a substance. It is defined as the amount of a substance that contains the same number of particles as there are atoms in 12 grams of carbon-12.

How is a mole related to Avogadro's number?

Avogadro's number, also known as the Avogadro constant, is the number of particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) in one mole of a substance. It is approximately equal to 6.022 x 10^23 particles per mole.

What is the role of moles in chemical reactions?

A mole is used to measure the amount of a substance in a chemical reaction. It allows scientists to accurately determine the amounts of reactants and products involved in a reaction and helps with stoichiometric calculations.

What is a chlorine atom?

A chlorine atom is a chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17. It is a highly reactive, greenish-yellow gas that is a member of the halogen family. It is commonly used in the production of plastics, solvents, and water purification.

How do chlorine atoms interact with other atoms in a chemical reaction?

Chlorine atoms are highly reactive and tend to form ionic bonds with other atoms, especially metals. In a chemical reaction, chlorine atoms can gain or lose electrons to form stable compounds, such as sodium chloride (table salt) or hydrochloric acid.

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