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How many molecules of O2 will be formed from 0.500 grams of KCIO3

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Answer:

3.7 x 10²¹ O₂ molecules

Step-by-step explanation:

2KClO₃ => 2KCl + 3O₂

given 0.500g KClO₃ => 0.500g/122.55g/mol = 0.0041 mole KClO₃

0.0041 mole KClO₃ => 3/2(0.0041) mole O₂ = 0.0061 mole O₂

0.0061 mole O₂ = 0.0061 mole O₂ x 6.02 x 10²³ molecules O₂/mole O₂

= 3.7 x 10²¹ molecules O₂

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