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How many grams of CaCO₃ are present in a sample if there are 4.52 moles?

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Final answer:

To find the number of grams of CaCO₃ in the sample, multiply the number of moles by the molar mass of CaCO₃.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the number of grams of CaCO₃ present in the sample, we need to use the molar mass of CaCO₃. The molar mass of CaCO₃ is equal to the sum of the atomic masses of calcium (Ca), carbon (C), and three oxygen (O) atoms:

Molar mass of CaCO₃ = (40.08 g/mol) + (12.01 g/mol) + (16.00 g/mol) x 3 = 100.09 g/mol

To find the number of grams, we can use the formula:

Grams = Moles x Molar mass

Grams of CaCO₃ = 4.52 moles x 100.09 g/mol = 452.24 g

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