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How many moles of F are in 8.25 grams of F?

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Answer:

0.434 mol F

General Formulas and Concepts:

Math

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Chemistry

Atomic Structure

  • Reading a Periodic Tables
  • Moles

Stoichiometry

  • Using Dimensional Analysis

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

[Given] 8.25 g F

[Solve] moles F

Step 2: Identify Conversions

[PT] Molar Mass of F - 19.00 g/mol

Step 3: Convert

  1. [DA] Set up:
    \displaystyle 8.25 \ g \ F((1 \ mol \ F)/(19.00 \ g \ F))
  2. [DA] Multiply [Cancel out units]:
    \displaystyle 0.434211 \ mol \ F

Step 4: Check

Follow sig fig rules and round. We are given 3 sig figs.

0.434211 mol F ≈ 0.434 mol F

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