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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

How many atoms and molecules of sulfur are present in 64 g of sulfur (S8)?

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7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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7 Years ago

Molar mass of sulphur (S8) = 8 x 32 = 256 g /mol

∴ No. of moles of S8 = 64 / 256 = 0.25

∴ No. of molecules = 0.25 x 6.022 x 10^23

1.50 x 10^23molecules

∴ No. of S-atoms = 1.50 x 10^23 x 8

1.20 x 10^23 atoms