Solving the Mystery of 76 moles of P4O10

In summary, the conversation discusses how to determine the number of moles of P present in 76 moles of the compound P4O10. The solution is to multiply 76 by the coefficient of P in the molecule, which is 4. The confusion arises because the number of molecules and the number of individual atoms are different concepts, similar to how a dozen bottles of wine contains 12 bottles and 12 units of wine.
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Homework Statement


When a problem says 76 moles of P4O10 contains how many moles of P.
I can't seem to see why 76 moles of this molecule would contain more moles in it.

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I know the answer is 76 moles of P = 76 * 4
but how could a compound P4O10 that has 76 moles have 76 moles of P and 76 moles of O. in my head that's like saying 25 lb back of wine bottles is 25 lb of wine + 25 lb of bottles. Can anyone help me fix this brain dump?
 
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Mole is a number, like say 10 or a dozen or 512. If you have a dozen molecules of P4O10, then there are four dozens of P and 10 dozens of O in it.
Same with moles.
 
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There's a difference between the number of ##P_4 O_{10}## molecules and the number of ##P## atoms.
 

1. What is the significance of 76 moles of P4O10?

76 moles of P4O10 is a specific amount of a compound that is being investigated in a scientific study. It is important because it allows for accurate measurements and calculations to be made in order to solve the mystery at hand.

2. How did you determine that there are 76 moles of P4O10?

The amount of moles of P4O10 was determined through various experiments and measurements, including molar mass calculations and stoichiometry. These methods allow for the precise determination of the amount of a substance present in a given sample.

3. What information do you need in order to solve the mystery of 76 moles of P4O10?

We need to know the molecular formula of P4O10, as well as the experimental data such as the mass of the sample and the amounts of other reactants present. This information will be used in conjunction with various equations and calculations to solve the mystery.

4. What techniques will you use to solve the mystery of 76 moles of P4O10?

We will use a combination of analytical and quantitative techniques, such as spectroscopy, chromatography, and titration, to analyze the compound and its reactions. These techniques allow for the identification and quantification of the substances present in the sample.

5. What are the potential applications of solving the mystery of 76 moles of P4O10?

The results of this study could have various practical applications, such as understanding the behavior of P4O10 in different environments or developing new synthetic methods for producing this compound. Additionally, solving this mystery could also contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field of chemistry.

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