40.0 g ( 1 mole ) --------------- 6.02x10²³ molecules
? ? --------------------------- 2.90x10²² molecules
mass = 2.90x10²² * 40.0 / 6.02x10²³
mass = 1.16x10²⁴ / 6.02x10²³
mass = 1.9269 g
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An element is a pure substance made up of only one kind of atom. An element is composed of atoms in which it is composed of neutrons and protons. The nucleus is surrounded by electrons. The answer to this problem is A. element
That's a ionic compound because it has a metal and polyatomic parts within the chemical formula.