How many molecules are in 3.6 grams of NaCl? Question options:
A 0.06
B 1.0 X 10^21
C 1.3 x 10^26
D 3.7 x 10^22

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Answer 1

Answer:

[tex]\boxed {\boxed {\sf 3.7 * 10^{22} \ molecules \ NaCl}}[/tex]

Explanation:

We are asked to find how many molecules are in 3.6 grams of sodium chloride.

1. Convert Grams to Moles

First, we convert grams to moles using the molar mass. These values are equivalent to atomic masses on the Periodic Table, but the units are grams per moles instead of atomic mass units. Look up the molar masses of the individual elements: sodium and chlorine.

Na: 22.9897693 g/mol Cl: 35.45 g/mol

There are no subscripts in the chemical formula (NaCl), so we simply add the 2 molar masses.

NaCl: 22.9897693 + 35.45 = 58.4397693 g/mol

Now we will convert using dimensional analysis. First, set up a ratio using the molar mass.

[tex]\frac {58.4397693 \ g \ NaCl}{ 1 \ mol \ NaCl}[/tex]

We are converting 3.6 grams to moles, so we must multiply the ratio by this value.

[tex]3.6 \ g \ NaCl *\frac {58.4397693 \ g \ NaCl}{ 1 \ mol \ NaCl}[/tex]

Flip the ratio so the units of grams of sodium chloride cancel.

[tex]3.6 \ g \ NaCl *\frac { 1 \ mol \ NaCl}{58.4397693 \ g \ NaCl}[/tex]

[tex]3.6 *\frac { 1 \ mol \ NaCl}{58.4397693}[/tex]

[tex]\frac { 3.6}{58.4397693} \ mol \ NaCl[/tex]

[tex]0.06160188589 \ mol \ NaCl[/tex]

2. Convert Moles to Molecules

Next, we convert moles to molecules using Avogadro's Number. This is 6.022 × 10²³ and it tells us the number of particles (atoms, molecules, formula units, etc). In this case, the particles are molecules of sodium chloride. Let's set up another ratio.

[tex]\frac {6.022 \times 10^{23} \ molecules \ NaCl}{ 1 \ mol \ NaCl}[/tex]

Multiply by the number of moles we calculated.

[tex]0.06160188589 \ mol \ NaCl * \frac{6.022 \times 10^{23} \ molecules \ NaCl}{1 \ mol \ NaCl}[/tex]

The units of moles of sodium chloride cancel.

[tex]0.06160188589 * \frac{6.022 \times 10^{23} \ molecules \ NaCl}{1 }[/tex]

[tex]3.70966557*10^{22} \ molecules \ NaCl[/tex]

3. Round

The original measurement of grams (3.6) has 2 significant figures, so our answer must have the same. For the number we found, that is the tenths place. The 0 in the hundredth place tells us to leave the 7 in the tenth place.

[tex]3.7 * 10^{22} \ molecules \ NaCl[/tex]

There are [tex]3.7 * 10^{22} \ molecules \ NaCl[/tex] in 3.6 grams and the correct answer is choice D.


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A mixture of gases includes helium, neon, argon and krypton. The partial pressures are as follows:
Partial pressure, mm Hg
He 152
Ne 164
Ar 126
Kr 169
What is the total pressure of the mixture after removing the argon component? Report your answer rounded
to the nearest mm Hg but without units

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Answer:

the answer to your question is ar 126

Determine
the
number
of grams of C4H10
that
are
required
to
completely
react
to
produce 8.70 mol of CO2
according
to
the
following
combustion
reaction:
2 C₄H₁₀(g)
+
13 O₂(g)

8 CO₂(g)
+
10 H₂O(g)

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Answer:

8 CO₂(g)

Explanation:

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given two temperatures, 39 °F and 51°F, which if the following correctly compares the number of chances for particals to bounce off each other during chemical reaction?
Same at both
Lower at 39 °F
Lower at 51 °F
Does not depend on temperature​

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Answer:

Higher temperature = more bouncing.

So, the correct answer is that there will be less bouncing at 39 degrees F. (Lower at 39 F)

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Why does the temperature stop rising while ice melts into water?
A. The temperature does not stop rising.
B. The electrons are increasing in energy levels.
C. Because no more heat is being added to the system.
D. The energy is being absorbed to separate the particles.

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Answer:

When you heat ice, its temperature rises, but as soon as the ice starts to melt, the temperature stays constant until all the ice has melted. This happens because all the heat energy goes into breaking the bonds of the ice's crystal lattice structure.

Explanation:

The temperature stop rising while ice melts into water because, the energy is being absorbed to separate the particles. This is because of latent heat of fusion.

What is latent heat of fusion?

The amount of energy needed to convert the solid substance into a liquid substance by modifying its physical effects. It exists also named enthalpy of fusion. When heat exists supplied to ice, it begins melting and heat is used to increase temperature initially. But after the occasional temperature of ice does not vary and the extra heat exists utilized to melt the ice by cracking bonds between crystal lattice of ice.

The temperature stops increasing while the ice melts into the water because the energy exists being absorbed to divide the particles. This exists because of the latent heat of fusion.

Therefore, (D) option is the correct answer.

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what surface phenomenon s​

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The special properties of surface layers, that is, the thin layers of a substance at the boundary of contiguous bodies, mediums, or phases. These properties result from the excess free energy of the surface layer and from the special features of the layer's structure and composition.

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PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! The boiling point of water is 100ºC. The boiling point of acetone is 56ºC. Which statement about distilling a mixture of acetone and water is correct?\

A. Water will vaporize from the mixture before acetone.

B. Water is collected as it leaves the mixture.

C. Acetone remains in the original container.

D. Acetone is captured and cooled.

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Answer:

D. Acetone is captured and cooled.

The correct answer is option D: Acetone is captured and cooled.

Distillation is a method of separation based on the difference in boiling point of two liquids.

The liquid that has a lower boiling point is first separated from the mixture. It vaporizes, cooled and collected before the liquid that has a higher boiling point.

In this case, acetone is captured and cooled before water since it has a boiling point of 56ºC and water has a boiling point of 100ºC.

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Glucose is soluble in water. Why is cellulose, which is made up of glucose, insoluble in water?​

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Cellulose is insoluble in water which is made up of glucose because it possesses high inter and intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the hydroxyl groups of the neighboring chains.

What is the function of cellulose?

Due to being insoluble in nature, it serves as the fundamental component of the cell membrane in the plant. This is why the cell wall of plant cells are made of cellulose.

The chains of the cellulose are strongly bonded to each other. So, it is very difficult for the molecules of water to rupture or destruct these bonds between the chains. It is a hydrogen bond cross-linked polymer and more complex than glucose.

Therefore, due to high inter and intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the hydroxyl groups of the neighboring chains, cellulose is insoluble in water.

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example for five electrolyte solutions write down five examples for electrolyte solutions ​

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Answer:

A substance that dissociates into ions in solution acquires the capacity to conduct electricity. Sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate are examples of electrolytes.

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A couple coffee changes from a temperature of 75゚C to 12゚C what is the change in temperature in ゚C

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Explanation:

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The initial temperature of the coffee T0=100∘C.

The temperature of the room 15∘C.

Let T be the temperature at time t in minutes.

By Newton's law of cooling,

dtdTα(T−15)

∴dtdT=k(T−15)

⇒T−15dT=kdt

⇒∫T−15dT=∫kdt

⇒log(T−15)=kt+logc

⇒log(cT−15)=kt

⇒T−15=cekt

At t=0,T=100

We have 100−15=ce0⇒85=c

Thus we get T−15=85ekt.

When t=5minutes,T=60

⇒60−15=85e5k.

⇒e


1. What are some examples of forces found in everyday life? (Give examples from the bike picture
above OR make up your own examples.)
2 Define the word "motion"...
3. What do you think the following phrase from the definition means with respect to time and in
comparison to the position of other objects used as reference points?"
4. Define the word "Yorco...
5. Give an example from everyday life of an object that is "in motion (there is no "correct answer for
this - all reasonable answers accepted).
6. What is an example from everyday life of a force acting on an object? (there is no correct answer"..)
i need help on the questions

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Answer:

1.answer = pushing force

= pulling force

=gravity force

Consider the following reaction:
Cr(NO3)3 (aq) + 2NaF (aq) --> 3NaNO3 (aq) + CrF3 (s)
If 21.0 grams of NaF are needed to precipitate all of the Cr+3 ions present in 0.125L of a solution of Cr(NO3)3, what is the molarity of the Cr(NO3)3 solution?

Your answer should be to 2 decimal places.

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Answer:

2.01

Explanation:

First, let's convert grams to moles

(Na) 22.99 + (F) 18.998 = 41.988

Every mole of NaF is  41.988 grams

21/41.988 = 0.500143 moles of NaF

For every Cr+3, we will need 2 NaF, so Cr+3 will be half of NaF

0.500143/2 = 0.250071

molarity = moles/liters

0.250071/0.125 = 2.0057 M

sodium bisulfite is an ionic compound that is used as a mild bleaching agent and a food preservative. It contains the bisulfate ion, an amphiprotic ion with the chemical formula HSO₃-.

a. Write the chemical equation for the reaction of HSO₃- with OH-. Is the bisulfite ion functioning as an acid or a base in this reaction?
b. Write the chemical equation for the reaction of HSO₃- with H₃O+. Is the bisulfite ion functioning as an acid or a base in this reaction?

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a)

HSO₃⁻ + OH⁻ → H₂SO₄⁽²⁻⁾

In this reaction, we know that OH will act as a base. which means that the bisulfite ion will act as an acid

also because SO₃⁽²⁻⁾ will be relative more stable than O⁽²⁻⁾ because of larger valence shell. so HSO₃ will protonate. making it the acid

b)

HSO₃⁻ + H₃O⁺ → H₂SO₃

Here, the hydronium ion will be the one to protonate because that will help it form water, which is a much stabler compound

so the hydronium ion will protonate, making it the acid and the bisulfite will take that proton, making it the base

When KCl dissolves in water:


the Cl- ions are attracted to the partially negative oxygen atoms of the water molecule.

the K+ ions are attracted to Cl- ions on the KCl crystal.

the K+ ions are attracted to the partially positive hydrogen atoms of the water molecule.

the K+ ions are attracted to the partially negative oxygen atoms of the water molecule.

the Cl- ions are attracted to dissolved K+ ions.

Please explain!

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This dissociation occur because:

O had to bond with H due to the Hydrogen bonding rule, which will form OH~ (Hydroxide).

K is more attracted to Hydroxide than Cl, so it will depart Cl and bond with OH~.

that leaves a H and a Cl, which one has a positive charge and the other has a negative, so they will bond and form Hydrochloric Acid.

Ca(OH)2 + HCl CaCl2 + H2O Choose the acidic and basic radical a) H,O b) Ca,H c) Cl,O d) Ca,Cl​

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Answer:

Answer is Option A

Explanation:

it's the correct answer

1) What happens to the Mercury on a cool day in a thermometer??

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Like most liquids, mercury expands, or gets bigger, when heated. As the environment gets warmer, the expanding mercury inside the narrow glass tube of the thermometer has nowhere to go but up. When the temperature cools, the mercury slides back down the tube.

Answer:

it's level goes down

Explanation:

because the temperature is low, so mercury level is down

How is the mass percent of elements in a compound different for a 1.0-g sample versus a 100.-g sample versus a 1-mole sample of the compound?

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Answer:

since mass percent is based on the proportions of elements in a compound, the mass of a sample does not matter

The mass percent or percentage by mass of a chemical compound is a constant.

What is mass percent?

Mass percent can be defined as percentage by mass and it is the concentration of a given amount (quantity) of element in a chemical compound or a component of a mixture.

The mass percent or percentage by mass of a chemical compound is a constant, regardless of the amount of substance that is present. Thus, all chemical compound always have a constant composition because mass percent is typically based on the proportions of the elements contained in a chemical compound.

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The turbines in a hydroelectric plant are fed by water falling from a 50 m height. Assuming 91% efficiency for conversion of potential to electrical endrgy, and 8% loss of the resulting power in transmission, what is the mass flow rate of water required to power a 200 W light bulb? ​

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From  the information given;

the height of the water stream = 50 mthe efficiency of conversion from potential energy to electrical energy is  91%loss of power transmission = 8%

To determine the mass flow rate, let's start by understanding some concepts and parameters.

The power is known to be the energy per unit of time. Mathematically, it can be written as:

[tex]\mathbf{Power = \dfrac{Energy}{Time}}[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{P =\dfrac{E_p}{time}}[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{P =\dfrac{m\times g\times z}{time}}[/tex]

where;

[tex]\mathbf{E_p}[/tex] is the potential energy of the streamm = mass flow rateg = acceleration under gravityz = height

Thus;

[tex]\mathbf{E_p}[/tex] = m × 9.81 m/s² × 50 m

[tex]\mathbf{E_p}[/tex] = m × 490.5 (m²/s²)

Recall that:

The power P = 200 W, and;the conversion of the P.E = 91% = 0.91

[tex]\mathbf{E_p}[/tex] = 0.91 × 490.5m (m²/s²)

[tex]\mathbf{E_p}[/tex] = 446.355m (m²/s²)

Since the resulting power transmission is said to be 8%

Then;

the loss in the power transmission (P) = 100% - 8% ×  446.355m (m²/s²)

the loss in the power transmission (P) = 92%  ×  446.355m (m²/s²)

the loss in the power transmission (P) = 0.92  ×  446.355m (m²/s²)

the loss in the power transmission (P) =  410.65m (m²/s²)

Finally;

P = 410.65m (m²/s²)

[tex]\mathbf{P = 410.65 \times m (\dfrac{m^2}{s^2})}[/tex]

replacing the values, we have:

[tex]\mathbf{200 = 410.65 \times m (\dfrac{m^2}{s^2})}[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{m = \dfrac{200 watt}{410.65\times (\dfrac{m^2}{s^2})}}[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{m = \dfrac{200 \dfrac{J}{s}}{410.65\times (\dfrac{m^2}{s^2})}}[/tex]

since 1 J/s = 1 kgm²/s²)

Then:

[tex]\mathbf{m = \dfrac{200 \dfrac{\dfrac{kg\times m^2}{s^2}}{s}}{410.65\times (\dfrac{m^2}{s^2})}}[/tex]

[tex]\mathbf{m = \dfrac{200 \ {kg}}{410.65 \ s}}[/tex]

mass flow rate of the water (m) = 0.487 kg/s

Therefore, we can conclude that the mass flow rate of the water required to power a 200 W bulb light is 0.487 kg/s

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What is the correct orientation of the bar magnet, based on the magnetic field
lines shown?
A. North pole on the left end and south pole on the right end
B. South pole on the top edge and north pole on the bottom edge.
C. South pole on the left end and north pole on the right end
D. North pole on the top edge and south pole on the bottom edge

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Answer:

d. north pole on the top edge and south pole on the bottom edge

Explanation:

At elevated temperatures, hydrogen iodide may decompose to form hydrogen gas and iodine gas, as follows:

2HI(g) ⇌ H2 (g) + I2 (g)

In a particular experiment, the concentrations at equilibrium were measured to be [HI] = 0.85 mol/L, [I2] = 0.60 mol/L, and [H2] = 0.27 mol/L. What is Kc for the above reaction?

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Explanation:

Since Kc is

[tex]k = \frac{(products)}{(reactants)} [/tex]

You can insert the Hydrogen and Iodine gas on top, and Hydrogen Iodide in the denominator.

Note: you can only include gases and aqueous species in an equilibrium expression, and all the species in this reaction are gaseous so you're good.

Inserting their molarity at equilibrium into their places, and you can solve. Don't forget to make the coefficient of HI turn into a power.

What does the third quantum number (m) describe?
A. Which energy level the electron is in
B. What type of orbital the electron is in
C. What direction the electron is spinning
D. The specific orbital within a sublevel

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I think c the best answer

The third quantum number (m) describes the specific orbital within a sublevel. The correct answer is option D.

Quantum numbers are a set of four numbers that describe the properties of an electron in an atom. They specify the energy, position, and orientation of an electron in an atom.

The third quantum number (m) is also called the magnetic quantum number. It describes the orientation of the orbital in space. Each orbital within a sublevel has a different orientation in space, and the magnetic quantum number tells us which orbital we are talking about.

The value of m can range from -l to +l, where l is the second quantum number (the angular momentum quantum number). The value of l determines the number of orbitals in a sublevel, and the value of m determines the specific orbital within that sublevel.

In conclusion, the third quantum number (m) describes the specific orbital within a sublevel. It tells us how the orbital is oriented in space, and it can have values ranging from[tex]\rm -l \ to +l[/tex], where l is the second quantum number.

Option D is the correct answer.

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Two methods by which we can conserve water and water the plants.

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Answer:

Two methods which help us to conserve water are:

Sprinkler irrigation system: this irrigation has an arrangement of vertical pipes with rotating nozzles on the top. It is more useful in the uneven and sandy land where sufficient water is not available.

Drip irrigation system: this irrigation system has an arrangement of pipes or tubes with very small holes in them to water plants drop by drop just at the base of the root. It is very efficient as water is not wasted at all.

Which processes occur during the second stage of technological design? Check all that apply.

designing a solution
studying relevant information
rebuilding and retesting
reporting a solution
defining criteria of success
identifying a problem
building a prototype

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The answer is
Designing a solution
Defining criteria of success

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Which of the following compares the rainforest and the tundra environments correctly?

A. A rainforest is hotter than the tundra because it is closer to the equator.
B. A rainforest is less humid than the tundra because of its higher elevation.
C. A tundra has higher temperatures than the rainforest because it receives more
sunshine.
D. A tundra has higher humidity than the rainforest because of its proximity to water bodies.
For Science BTW!

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

A rain forest is hotter than the tundra because it is closer to the equator

Methylamine is a base because it can bond to H+. Draw Lewis structures to show how methylamine reacts with water to form a hydroxide ion.

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Attached are the lewis structures,

The proton released by water bonds to the nitrogen, because it can hold charges relatively better than carbon because of it's bigger size

How does the radiation from radioisotopes cause damage to human tissue?
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A.
by ionization knocking electrons away from atoms

B.
by breaking the bonds between atoms in molecules

C.
by causing nuclear chain reactions inside cells

D.
by causing transmutations of atoms within cells

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Answer:

Explanation:

B.

by breaking the bonds between atoms in molecules

The following is what kind of reaction?
2 CH4 +4 02 → 2 CO2 + 4H2O

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Answer:

It is a combustion reaction.

state function and non state function ​

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Answer:

State functions represent quantities or properties of a thermodynamic system, while non-state functions represent a process during which the state functions change. For example, the state function PV is proportional to the internal energy of an ideal gas, but the work W is the amount of energy transferred as the system performs work.

Explanation:

Find the number of ibuprofen molecules in a tablet containing 210.0 mg of ibuprofen (C13H18O2).

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Answer:

the answer is 5.83x1020 molecules

Explanation:

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Which of the following are examples of single replacement reactions? Select all that apply.

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Answer:

Na2S(aq)+Cd(No3)2(aq)=CdS(s)+2NaNo3(aq)

Answer: it’s checkbox 2&3

1. Draw the condensed structural formula of sodium benzoate showing all charges, atoms including any lone pairs in the side chain functional group, and all sigma and pi bonds.
2. Draw the condensed structural formula of benzoic acid showing all atoms including any lone pairs in the side chain functional group, and all sigma and pi bonds. Indicate the acidic hydrogen.
3. Draw the condensed structural formula of tetrahydrofuran (THF) showing all heteroatoms plus their lone pairs and all sigma and pi bonds.

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The structures are shown in the image attached.

A structural formula is the representation of the molecule in which all atoms and bonds in the molecule are shown.

Since the question requires that all the lone pairs, formal charges and sigma and pi bonds should be shown, then the simple condensed structural formula becomes insufficient in this case.

I have attached images of the structural formula of sodium benzoate (image 1), benzoic acid (image 2)  and tetrahydrofuran (image 3).

All the formal charges, lone pairs as well as sigma and pi bonds are fully shown.

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