Question

Calculate the number of moles of magnesium, chlorine, and oxygen atoms in 3.50 moles of magnesium
perchlorate. Mg(C104)2.
Express the number of moles of Mg, Cl, and O atoms numerically, separated by commas.

Answer 1

Answer:

$n_{Mg}=3.50molMg\\\\ n_{Cl}=7.00molCl\\\\n_O=28.0molO$

Explanation:

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In this case, according to the given information it turns out possible for us to realize that one mole of the given compound, Mg(ClO₄)₂, has one mole of Mg, two moles of Cl and eight moles of O; thus, we proceed as follows:

$n_{Mg}=3.50molMg(ClO_4)_2*\frac{1molMg}{1molMg(ClO_4)_2}=3.50molMg\\\\ n_{Cl}=3.50molMg(ClO_4)_2*\frac{2molCl}{1molMg(ClO_4)_2}=7.00molCl\\\\n_O=3.50molMg(ClO_4)_2*\frac{8molO}{1molMg(ClO_4)_2}=28.0molO$

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