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The molecular weight of table salt, NaCl, is 58. 5 g/mol. A tablespoon of salt weighs 6. 37 grams.

Calculate the number of moles of salt in one tablespoon.

First, complete the unit conversion using dimensional analysis:

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Mole =mass/molecular mass
=6.37g/58.5g/mol=0.109moles
:number of moles of salt in one tablespoon is 0.109moles
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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

The molecular weight of table salt, NaCl, is 58. 5 g/mol. A tablespoon of salt weighs-example-1
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