Question

Cycling enthusiasts often prefer bicycles made with titanium frames. Titanium is resistant to corrosion and fatigue, has a significantly lower density than steel, and seems to have a natural shock-absorbing ability. Suppose a high-quality titanium frame contains 1300 g of titanium. How many moles of titanium does this frame contain? (A calculator can be used) A) 27.16 moles B) 62.23 moles C) 1.6 x 1026 moles D) 27 moles

Answer 1

A) 27.16 moles

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the question, Titanium element (Ti) is the major constituent of a frame used to make a bicycle.

The titanium-frame contains 1300grams of titanium. Thus, the amount of moles in the frame can be calculated using the formula:

Number of moles = mass ÷ molar mass

Molecular weight or molar mass of Titanium= 47.87g/mol

Hence;

Number of moles= 1300/47.87

No. of moles= 27.15688

No. of moles= 27.16 moles

Note that, the less precise measurement will be used. 27.16 (4s.f) is less precise than 27 (2s.f)