Understand the Mole Concept: Formula of Compound w/ 3 O, 1 Al & 3 H

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In summary, the formula for the compound containing 3 moles of oxygen, one mole of aluminum, and 3 moles of hydrogen is Al(OH)3 or AlO3H3. The atoms can be written in any order, but it is more common to write it as Al(OH)3 to show the structure of the compound. It is recommended to refer to a textbook or other sources for further clarification.
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Homework Statement


What is the formula of a compound containing 3 moles of oxygen, one mole of aluminum and 3 moles of hydrogen in each mole of the compound?

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I don't really understand the question at all.
 
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I don't think there's any point in a Socratic dialogue to squeeze the answer out of you. You can write the formula AlO3H3, the Al , the O3 and the H3 can in principle be in any order you like; however it's more conventional to write it Al(OH)3 which is more indicative of structure, the way the atoms hang together. If you're somewhat prepared that should illuminate you immediately, if it doesn't there is nothing for it but to read yr textbook. o0)
 
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epenguin said:
I don't think there's any point in a Socratic dialogue to squeeze the answer out of you. You can write the formula AlO3H3, the Al , the O3 and the H3 can in principle be in any order you like; however it's more conventional to write it Al(OH)3 which is more indicative of structure, the way the atoms hang together. If you're somewhat prepared that should illuminate you immediately, if it doesn't there is nothing for it but to read yr textbook. o0)
I thought that much more effort needed to go into that and I over complicated it for sure.
 

1. What is the mole concept and why is it important in chemistry?

The mole concept is a unit of measurement used in chemistry to represent the amount of a substance. It is important because it allows scientists to compare and measure the quantities of different substances in a consistent way.

2. How do you calculate the number of moles in a compound with 3 oxygen atoms, 1 aluminum atom, and 3 hydrogen atoms?

The first step is to determine the molar mass of each element in the compound. Oxygen has a molar mass of 16 g/mol, aluminum has a molar mass of 27 g/mol, and hydrogen has a molar mass of 1 g/mol. Next, multiply the molar mass of each element by the number of atoms present (3 x 16 g/mol for oxygen, 1 x 27 g/mol for aluminum, and 3 x 1 g/mol for hydrogen). Finally, add these values together to get the total molar mass of the compound. In this case, the molar mass would be 87 g/mol. Therefore, there would be 1 mole of the compound (87 g) in 1 mole of the compound.

3. What is Avogadro's number and how is it related to the mole concept?

Avogadro's number is a constant (6.02 x 10^23) that represents the number of particles in 1 mole of a substance. This means that in 1 mole of any substance, there are 6.02 x 10^23 atoms or molecules. The mole concept uses Avogadro's number to relate the mass of a substance to the number of particles present.

4. How can the mole concept be used to convert between grams and moles?

The mole concept can be used to convert between grams and moles by using the molar mass of the substance. To convert from grams to moles, divide the given mass by the molar mass of the substance. To convert from moles to grams, multiply the number of moles by the molar mass. This conversion is important in performing calculations and determining the amount of a substance needed for a reaction.

5. Can the mole concept be applied to both elements and compounds?

Yes, the mole concept can be applied to both elements and compounds. In the case of elements, 1 mole of an element is equivalent to its atomic mass in grams. For compounds, 1 mole of a compound is equivalent to the sum of the molar masses of all the elements in the compound. The mole concept is a fundamental concept in chemistry and is applicable to all types of substances.

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