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How many grams does 8.92 x 1024 atoms of tin weigh?

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I apologize, I made an error in my previous response. 8.92 x 1024 atoms of tin would actually weigh approximately 5.26 x 10^25 grams.

To calculate this, you can use the formula:

Weight (in grams) = Number of atoms x Atomic weight (in grams/mol)

The atomic weight of tin is 118.710 g/mol. So,

Weight (in grams) = 8.92 x 1024 atoms x 118.710 g/mol

Weight (in grams) = 1.05 x 10^26 g

Weight (in grams) ≈ 5.26 x 10^25 g

Keep in mind that this is an extremely large weight and not practically measurable as it's equivalent to 5.26 x 10^25 tons.

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