Converting Moles to Grams and Vice Versa: Potassium Sulfide and Barium Nitride

In summary, we have a question about the conversion between moles and grams for two different substances - potassium sulfide and barium nitride. The attempt at a solution involves using the molar mass of each substance to calculate the corresponding mass or number of moles. There is a discrepancy in the calculated value for part A, but it is most likely due to a typo. The conversation also mentions the concept of molar mass and its relation to mass and number of moles.
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tommyjohn
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Homework Statement


How many grams are there in 6.80 moles of potassium sulfide? How many moles are there in 200g of barium nitride?

Homework Equations



I just want to see if i got the right answer

The Attempt at a Solution


for part A. i got 759g by multiplying 6.80x110.24(molar mass of K2S)

part B. 0.455 mol by dividing 200?439.99(molar mass of Ba3N2)
 
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6.80*110.24 is not 759 :wink:

But that's probably a typo.

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From "Thermodynamics An Engineering Approach" by Cengel and Boles, "Molar mass can be defined as the mass of one mole of a substance in grams, or the mas of one kmol (kilogram-mole) in kilograms." then they go on to say "The mass of a system is equal to the product of it's molar mass M and mole number N."

You should be able to get it on your own now.

Thanks
Matt
 
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1. What is a mole in chemistry?

A mole is a unit of measurement used in chemistry to represent the amount of a substance. One mole is equal to Avogadro's number, which is approximately 6.022 x 10^23 particles.

2. How many grams are in a mole?

The number of grams in a mole of a substance is equal to its molar mass, which is the mass of one mole of that substance. Molar mass is measured in grams per mole (g/mol).

3. How do you convert from moles to grams?

To convert from moles to grams, you need to multiply the number of moles by the molar mass of the substance. This will give you the mass of the substance in grams.

4. What is the relationship between moles and grams?

Moles and grams are related through molar mass. One mole of a substance has a mass equal to its molar mass in grams. This relationship is used to convert between moles and grams in chemistry calculations.

5. Why is it important to use moles and grams in chemistry?

Moles and grams are used in chemistry because they provide a more universal and accurate way to measure and compare substances. Using these units allows for easier calculations and more precise measurements in chemical reactions and experiments.

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