Question

The molar mass of carbon dioxide is 44.0 g/mol. How many moles of CO2 are present in a 58.4 gram sample of CO2

Answer 1

Answer:

1.33 moles CO2

Explanation:

The number you are converting is 58.4 g CO2, so you start with this value. The conversion factor is 44.0 g/mol CO2. In order to cross out the grams, the grams must go on the bottom of the conversion factor.

                                  1   mol CO2      
58.4 g CO2   x   --------------------------    =    1.33 moles CO2
                              44.0   grams

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