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Calculate the molar mass of aluminum oxide (Al2O3). Express your answer to four significant figures.

The molar mass of Al2O3 is

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Answer:

102 grams/mol

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User Philippe Grondier
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Answer:

102.0 g/mol.

Step-by-step explanation:

Aluminum oxide or Al2O3 is a chemical compound composed of 3 Oxygen and 2 aluminum atoms. Naturally, it is present in the form of mineral corundum in crystalline polymorphic forms. It holds significant importance in the preparation of Aluminium metal that is used as a refractory material.

To calculate the molar mass of Aluminum oxide, we will add the molar mass of 2 Al and 3 O atoms.

Since molar mass of Al is: 26.98 g

Molar mass of O is: 16.00 g

Molar mass of Al2O3

= (26.98)2 + (16.00) 3

= 53.96 + 48

= 101.96 g/mol

Since it is mentioned in question to round off the answer upto 4 significant figures, it will make the answer: 102.0 g/mol.

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