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How many molecules (or formula units) are in each sample? 74.41 g ( CCl4 )

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Molar mass CCl₄ = 12 + 35.5 x 4 = 154 g/mol

number of moles:

74.41 / 154 => 0.48318 moles

1 mole ------------------- 6.02 x 10²³ molecules
0.48318 moles ----------- ?

molecules = 0.48318 x ( 6.02x10²³) / 1

molecules = 2.908 x 10²³ / 1

= 2.908 x 10²³ molecules

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