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A 0.75mol calcium carbonate (CaCO3) pellet has what mass?

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Answer:

75 g

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1. Calculate the molar mass of CaCO₃

Ca = 40.08

C = 12.01

3O = 3 × 16.00 = 48.00

Total = 100.09 g/mol

Step 2. Calculate the mass of the pellet

Mass of CaCO₃ = 0.75 mol × (100.09 g/1 mol)

Mass of CaCO₃ = 75 g

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