Mole Conversion Practice Problems

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What is a mole in chemistry?

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A mole is a unit of measurement used to express the amount of a substance. It is defined as the amount of substance that contains the same number of entities (atoms, molecules, etc.) as there are in 12 grams of carbon-12.

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How do you convert atoms to moles?

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To convert atoms to moles, divide the number of atoms by Avogadro's number (6.022 x 10^23).

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What is Avogadro's number?

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Avogadro's number is 6.022 x 10^23, which is the number of atoms, molecules, or particles in one mole of a substance.

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How many moles are in 3.01 x 10^22 atoms of magnesium?

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0.0500 moles Mg (calculated by dividing 3.01 x 10^22 by Avogadro's number).

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How do you convert moles to grams?

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To convert moles to grams, multiply the number of moles by the molar mass of the substance (in g/mol).

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What is the molar mass of carbon?

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The molar mass of carbon is approximately 12.01 g/mol.

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How many grams are in 0.63 moles of carbon?

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7.57 g C (calculated by multiplying 0.63 moles by the molar mass of carbon).

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How do you convert moles to formula units?

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To convert moles to formula units, multiply the number of moles by Avogadro's number.

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How many formula units are in 2.5 moles of NaCl?

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1.5 x 10^24 formula units (calculated by multiplying 2.5 moles by Avogadro's number).

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What is dimensional analysis in chemistry?

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Dimensional analysis is a method used to convert between units by multiplying by conversion factors that relate the units.