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What is the mass of 2.70 moles of magnesium chloride, MgCl2?

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First, calculate the molar mass of MgCl2:

Mg: 1 x 24.30 = 24.30

Cl: 2 x 35.45 = 70.9

24.30 + 70.9 = 95.2g/mol

Mole = Mass / Molar Mass

2.70 moles = Mass / 95.2 g/mol

Mass = 2.70 mol x 95.2 g/mol

Mass = 257.04g


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Answer: The mass of magnesium chloride is 257.1 grams.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the mass of magnesium chloride for given number of moles, we use the equation:


\text{Number of moles}=\frac{\text{Given mass}}{\text{Molar mass}}

We are given:

Moles of magnesium chloride = 2.70 moles

Molar mass of magnesium chloride = 95.21 g/mol

Putting values in above equation, we get:


2.70moles=\frac{\text{Mass of magnesium chloride}}{95.21g/mol}\\\\\text{Mass of magnesium chloride}=(2.70mol* 95.21g/mol)=257.1g

Hence, the mass of magnesium chloride is 257.1 grams.

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