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How many grams do 6.534e+24 molecules of phosphoric acid weigh?

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Answer:

1,063 grams H₃PO₄

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the mass of phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄), you should (1) convert molecules to moles (via Avogadro's number) and then (2) convert moles to grams (via molar mass from periodic table).

Molar Mass (H₃PO₄): 3(1.008 g/mol) + 30.974 g/mol + 4(15.998 g/mol)

Molar Mas (H₃PO₄): 97.99 g/mol

6.534 x 10²⁴ molecules H₃PO₄ 1 mole 97.99 g
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6.022 x 10²³ molecules 1 mole

= 1,063 grams HPO

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