Answer:
1
atom of
Cu
has a mass of
1.055
×
10
−
22
g
.
Explanation:
1 atom Cu
⋅
1 mol Cu
6.022
×
10
23
atoms Cu
⋅
63.546 g Cu
1 mol Cu
=
1.055
×
10
−
22
g Cu
1 atom of copper must be converted in moles to express it as a quantity that can be converted into grams (our second step).
Avogadro's Number
(
1 mole
=
6.022
×
10
23
particles
)
and the relative atomic mass of copper
(
1 mole of copper = 63.546 g
)
are the equalities required to make this conversion.
Explanation:
