Answer:
5.0 × 10²⁴ molecules
Explanation:
Step 1: Write the balanced double displacement reaction
2 NaOH + CuSO₄ ⇒ Na₂SO₄ + Cu(OH)₂
Step 2: Calculate the moles corresponding to 5.0 × 10²⁴ molecules of Na₂SO₄
We will use Avogadro's number: there are 6.02 × 10²³ molecules in 1 mole of molecules.
5.0 × 10²⁴ molecule × 1 mol/6.02 × 10²³ molecule = 8.3 mol
Step 3: Calculate the moles of CuSO₄ required to produce 8.3 moles of Na₂SO₄
The molar ratio of CuSO₄ to Na₂SO₄ is 1:1. The moles of CuSO₄ required are 1/1 × 8.3 mol = 8.3 mol.
Step 4: Calculate the molecules corresponding to 8.3 moles of CuSO₄
We will use Avogadro's number.
8.3 mol × 6.02 × 10²³ molecule/1 mol = 5.0 × 10²⁴ molecule
