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How many moles of phosphorus are in a sample of 40.4 grams of phosphorus I NEED HELP FAST

User Raffaella
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Answer:

1.30 mol P

Step-by-step explanation:

take what is given to you (40.4g). now divide it by the molar mass of the asked element (phosphorus = 30.97g/mol)

40.4g P / 30.97g/mol P = 1.30 mol P

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