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What is the mass of `0.5` mole of wate `(H_(2)O)`. (Atomic masses : `H = 1 u, O = 16 u`) |
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Answer» In order to solve this problem, we should know the mass of 1 mole of water. This can be obtained by using the given values of the atomic masses of hydrogen and oxygen as follows : `1` mole of water ` (H_(2)O)` = Molecular mass of `H_(2)O` in grams = Mass of 2H atoms + Mass of H atom `= 2 xx 1 + 16` `= 2 + 16` `= 18` grams Thus, the mass of 1 mole of water is 18 grams. Now, Mass of 1 mole of water `= 18` g So, Mass of `0.5` mole of water `= 18 xx 0.5 g` `= 9 g` Thus, the mass of 0.5 mole of water `(H_(2)O)` is `9` grams. |
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