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2) How many atoms are in 238.4 g of Aluminum?

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To find the number of atoms in 238.4 g (Al), we can convert the mass into number of moles, using molar mass, (found on a standard IUPAC periodic table) and thus, multiply this result by Avogadro's Constant, 6.022×10²³, i.e. the number of 'items' in a mole (atoms, molecules, ions, etc...).

n(Al) = mass present (g) ÷ molar mass of aluminium (g/mol)

n(Al) = m/M = 238.4/26.98 = 8.836 mol (4 sig. fig.)

N(Al) = number of moles × Avogadro's Constant

∴ N(Al) = 8.836 × 6.022×10²³ = 5.321×10²⁴ atoms of aluminium

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