Question

Convert 3.80 mol of KCI to grams?

Answer 1

Answer:

283 grams KCl

Explanation:

To convert form moles to grams, you need to find the molar mass of your compound. The molar mass can be calculated using the individual molar masses of each element in the compound. These values can be found on the periodic table.

Molar Mass (K) = 39.098 g/mol

Molar Mass (Cl) = 35.453 g/mol

Molar Mass (KCl) = 39.098 g/mol + 35.453 g/mol

Molar Mass (KCl) = 74.551 g/mol

Now that you know the molar mass, you want to multiply it by the moles of KCl. This is possible because the molar mass is actually a ratio representing the relationship of grams and moles. In KCl, there are 74.551 grams of KCl for every 1 mole of KCl. When you are multiplying, make sure you set the ratio up in a way that allows for the units to cancel out and leave grams as your final answer.

3.80 moles KCl           74.551 g
-----------------------  x  -------------------  = 283 grams KCl
                                  1 mole KCl

The final answer should have 3 sig figs because the value the problem gave (3.80 mol) also has 3 sig figs.