Volume, moles, density, molar mass =>separation of molecules

[FelixISF]

Homework Statement

I am doing an exercise from my physics book right now.
I am given:

1 molecule of hydrogen corresponds to 3.7x10^-26 m^3
1 molecule of led corresponds to 2.99x10^-29 m^3

the ratio of these volumes is 1.22x10^3

Q: Determine that the order of magnitude of the ratio separation of hydrogen molecules / separation of lead atoms is 10

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I have calculated the given data i described above, this is part d of the question and i have no idea!

 

[fatra2]

you are talking about molecules and not atoms. Therefore, as an example hydrogen normally comes in pair, meaning "H2". If you say that this molecule is 3.7 x 10^-26 m^3, than you can find the distance that separate them, by know the size of the hydrogen atom. You do the same for the lead molecule and make a ration.

Cheers

 

[FelixISF]

the question is exactly the one i stated in my first post. hydrogen molecules and led atoms.
any ideas ?

 

[fatra2]

Ok, you ddi not get my last post. To find the average distance between the two atoms in a molecule, you need to substract the size of the molecule by the size of the atoms. Once you have the two, make a simple ratio.

Cheers