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How many mole of chloride ions are present in a 66.7g sample of AlCl3

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Answer:

1.50 moles Cl⁻

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the amount of chloride ions, you need to (1) convert grams to moles (using the molar mass) and then (2) convert moles AlCl₃ to moles Cl⁻. It is important to arrange the conversions/ratios in a way that allows for the cancellation of units. The final answer should have 3 sig figs like the given value.

Molar Mass (AlCl₃): 26.982 g/mol + 3(35.453 g/mol)

Molar Mass (AlCl): 133.341 g/mol

1 mole AlCl₃ = 1 mole Al³⁺ and 3 moles Cl⁻

66.7 g AlCl₃ 1 mole 3 moles Cl⁻
-------------------- x ------------------ x --------------------- = 1.50 moles Cl⁻
133.341 g 1 mole AlCl₃

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