Question

How many molecules are in 20.2 moles of CO₂?

Answer 1

Answer:

1.22 x 10²⁵ molecules CO₂

Explanation:

To find the amount of molecules, you need to multiply the number of moles by Avogadro's Number. Avogadro's Number is a ratio which represents the amount of molecules per every 1 mole. It is important to arrange this ratio in a way that allows for the cancellation of units (since you are going from moles to molecules, moles should be in the denominator). The final answer should have 3 sig figs like the given value.

Avogadro's Number:

6.022 x 10²³ molecules = 1 mole

 20.2 moles CO₂           6.022 x 10²³ molecules
---------------------------  x  --------------------------------------  = 1.22 x 10²⁵ molecules
                                                     1 mole