Step-by-step explanation:
Identify the substance: Determine the identity of the substance that is being measured in moles.
Determine the molar mass: Look up the molar mass of the substance in a periodic table or a reference book. The molar mass is expressed in grams per mole.
Set up the conversion factor: Use the molar mass to set up a conversion factor. The conversion factor is a ratio that relates the number of moles to the number of grams.
Example: If the molar mass of the substance is 50 g/mol, the conversion factor would be:
1 mol / 50 g
This means that one mole of the substance is equal to 50 grams.
Apply the conversion factor: Multiply the given quantity, expressed in moles, by the conversion factor. The moles unit will cancel out, leaving the unknown quantity in grams.
Example: If the given quantity is 2 moles of the substance, the calculation would be:
2 mol x (1 mol / 50 g) = 0.04 g
Therefore, the unknown quantity is 0.04 grams.
Check the units: Always double-check that the units of the final answer are correct. In this case, the units should be in grams