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How many molecules of glucose are in 2.0 ml of a 1.02 mM solution of glucose?

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Volume in liters:

2.0 mL / 1000 => 0.002 L

Molarity = 1.02 M

Number of moles glucose :

n = M x V

n = 1.02 x 0.002 => 0.00204 moles

1 mole ------------------ 6.02x10²³ molecules
0.00204 moles ------ ??

0.00204 x ( 6.02x10²³) / 1 => 1.228x10²¹ molecules of glucose

hope this helps!



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