An aluminum atom has a mass of 4.48 * 10-23 g and a small airplane has a mass of 5000 kg. Use this information to answer the que
stions below. Be sure your answers have the correct number of significant digits.(a) What is the mass of 1 mole of aluminum atoms?(b) How many moles of aluminum atoms have a mass equal to the mass of a small airplane?
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Explanation:
To convert from moles to grams, we must find the molar mass.
1. Molar Mass
First, identify the elements in the compound. K₂CO₃ It has potassium, carbon, and oxygen. Find these elements and their masses on the Periodic Table.
- K: 39.098 g/mol
- C: 12.011 g/mol
- O: 15.999 g/mol
Note the subscript of 2 after K and 3 after O. We must multiply oxygen's molar mass by 2, then oxygen's by 3, and add carbon.
- 2(39.098 g/mol) + 3(15.999 g/mol) + 12.011 g/mol= 138.204 g/mol
2. Convert Moles to Grams
Use the molar mass as a fraction.
Multiply by the given number of moles: 6.2
There are <u>856.8648 grams</u> of potassium carbonate in 6.2 moles.