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x Methane, has a molar mass of 16.03 grams per mole. How many particles o of methane are present in 120 grams?

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In order to determine the number of particles of methane, use the following expression:

number of particles = (mass /molar mass ) x Avogadro's number

in this case, you have:

molar mass = 16.03 grams/mole

mass = 120 grams

Avogadro's number = 6.02*10²³ particles/mol

replace the previos values of the parameters into the formula for the number of particles:

number of particles=(120 grams/ 16.03 grams/ mol)x(6.02*10²³particles/mol)

= (7.46 mol) x (6.02*10²³ particles/mol)

= 4.50*10²⁴ particles

Hence, the number of particles of methane, in 120 grams, is 4.50*10²⁴

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