Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine what is been asked in this question, firstly, the formula to determine the number of atoms present in a substance must be used. The formula is
number of atoms = n × 6.02 × 10²³
where n is the number of moles
6.02 × 10²³ is avogadro's number
The number of atoms needed (to be present) has already been provided in the question as 2 × 10²⁴
Thus;
2 × 10²⁴ = n × 6.02 × 10²³
n = 2 × 10²⁴ ÷ 6.02 × 10²³
n = 3.32
The number of moles of carbon that will be placed in the reaction will be 3.32 but to determine the amount/mass of carbon that will be used in the reaction, we will use the formula
n = mass/molar mass
The molar mass of carbon is 12 g/mol
Thus;
3.32 = mass/12
mass = 3.32 × 12
mass = 39.84 g
The mass of carbon that will be required for the reaction will be 39.84, the procedure above shows how to obtain this amount.