How many moles are in 100 grams of sodium chloride (NaCl)?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the number of moles in various chemical substances, including sodium chloride (NaCl), and involves related questions about the mass of one mole of different compounds and elements. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and conceptual understanding of moles in chemistry.

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  • One participant expresses confusion about calculating moles and provides a series of questions related to the mass of one mole of various substances, including aluminum, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, sulfuric acid, and others.
  • Another participant suggests using the formula n = M/m, where n is the number of moles, M is the mass in kilograms, and m is the molecular mass.
  • A different participant mentions that the relationship between moles and atoms can be expressed as moles = g/g/mole and moles = atoms/atoms/mole, indicating a method to convert between mass and number of atoms.
  • There is a mention of Avogadro's number, approximately 6.02 x 10^23, as the number of atoms in one mole.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the specific calculations or methods for determining the number of moles in the examples provided. There is a mix of questions and proposed approaches without clear agreement on the correct answers.

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Some calculations may depend on the accuracy of molecular masses used, and participants have not clarified assumptions regarding the units or specific contexts for their calculations.

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i tried some of them but i am not sure if they are right.
What is the mass of one mole of aluminum?


I don't understand how to do this and


What is the mass of one mole of hydrogen?

1.008 g
2.040g
3.000 g
1008 g



What is the mass of one mole of carbon dioxide, CO2?

3.4007 x 102 g
2.2 x 102 g
4.4009 x 101 g
22.09 x 102 g


What is the mass of one mole of sulfuric acid?

9.8079 x 101 g
98.079 x 103 g
980.79 x 105 g
98079 x 101 g


How many moles in 3.00 g H2SO4?

.059 mol
.390 mol
4.03 mol
.030 mol




How many moles in 12.0 g CH4?

.748 mol
22.5 mol
.495 mol
.952 mol




How many moles in 3.40 x 101g CaO?

.0900 mol
.0456 mol
.945 mol
.606 mol




How many moles in 13.4 g SO2?

.45 mol
.21mol
.97 mol
.25 mol




What is the mass of 0.369 mol N2?

10.337 g
14.986 g
12.031 g
15.0987 g




What is the mass of 10.0 mol Ca(NO3)2?

1596 g
12906g
1641 g
1498 g


What is the mass of 1.94 x 10-3 mol C6H12O6?

.340 g
.456 g
.905 g
22.5 g


What is the mass of 0.0112 KCl ?

5.956 g


How many particles in 25.9 mol Fe ?

1.56 x 1014


How many particles in 0.30 mol NaCl ?

1.8 x 1034

How many moles in 4.7 x 1024 atoms Cu?

7.8

How many moles in 8.30 x 1025 molecules H2O?


156
 
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For the first few questions n=M/m is your equation.
n= # of moles
M= mass in Kg
m= molecular mass (sum of neutrons and protons)

Not to sure about the molecule and particle questions.
I'm pretty sure there is 6.02*10^23 atoms in 1 mole.
 
This is solved by units where moles=g/g/mole and moles equals atoms/atoms/mole, these two should help solve for exchanges to mass and number of atoms.
 
thanks:) I will try it and see if it helps you guys:)
 

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