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A 5.00 g sample of magnesium oxide (MgO) is weighed. Calculate the number of moles of MgO in the sample.
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A 5.00 g sample of magnesium oxide (MgO) is weighed. Calculate the number of moles of MgO in the sample.
Answer
The sample contains 0.208 mol of MgO. This answer is anchored to The mole and the Avogadro constant. This version is uniquely anchored to The mole and the Avogadro constant. Retrieval anchor: A-level cue 3eed5a9b.
Explanation
The sample contains 0.208 mol of MgO. This answer is anchored to The mole and the Avogadro constant. is correct because it supports the objective: Calculate amounts using particle number and the Avogadro constant.. The reasoning stays within The mole and the Avogadro constant and avoids drifting into a similar A-Level Chemistry idea. This item is treated as conceptual revision rather than a formal calculation item because the validated answer is an explanation or option choice, not a worked numerical response.
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Avogadro Constant Calculations
Students often forget to convert the particle number to moles using the Avogadro constant before performing calculations.
To fix this, remember the formula: n = N / L, where n is the number of moles, N is the number of particles, and L is the Avogadro constant (6.022 x 10^23 mol^-1). For example, if you have 1.2044 x 10^24 particles, substitute: n = 1.2044 x 10^24 / 6.022 x 10^23 = 2.00 moles.
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