The correct option is A.
To calculate the binding energy, you have to find the mass defect first.
Mass defect = [mass of proton and neutron] - Mass of the nucleus
The molar mass of thorium that we are given in the question is 234, the atomic number of thorium is 90, that means the number of neutrons in thorium is
234 - 90 = 144.
The of proton in thourium is 90, same as the atomic number.
Mass defect = {[90 * 1.00728] +[144* 1.00867]} - 234
Note that each proton has a mass of 1.00728 amu and each neutron has the mass of 1.00867 amu.
Mass defect = [90.6552 + 145.24848] - 234 = 1.90368 amu.
Note that the unit of the mass is in amu, it has to be converted to kg
To calculate the mass in kg
Mass [kg] = 1.90368 * [1kg/6.02214 * 10^-26 = 3.161135 * 10^-27
To calculate the binding energy
E = MC^2
C = Speed of light constant = 2.9979245 *10^8 m/s2
E = [3.161135 * 10^-27] * [2.9979245 *10^8]^2
E = 2.84108682069 * 10^-10.
Note that we arrive at this answer because of the number of significant figures that we used.
So, from the option given, Option A is the nearest to the calculated value and is our answer for this problem.
First and foremost, they are completely different substances with each exhibiting unique properties. Both have different atoms involved on their structures which is the cause of the differing properties.
Answer:
23.2 mols
Explanation:
(23.2 mol H2)(2 mol H2O) /(2 mol H2) = 23.2 mol H2O
you have to do stoichiometry - so start of with what you are given, which is 23.2 mols of hydrogen, then to cancel out mols of hydrogen, divide by what is in the equation: so 23.2 mols H2 / 2 mols H2. Next, to get mols of H2O multiply that number by the mols of water in the equation.
this answer makes sense because as you can see in the equation, there are 2 H2:2 H2O, so the amounts should be the same.
hope this helps! make sure to practice because it is ESSENTIAL that you understand this, especially if you plan on taking ap chem. good luck! :)
