Question

QUESTION 8
1. How many moles of Cl atoms are in 4.32 moles of CC14? Show your set up and work

Answer 1

Answer

17.28 moles of Cl atoms

Explanation

Given:

moles of 1 CCl4 molecule = 4.32 moles

Required: Moles of Cl atoms

Solution:

Step 1: Look at the chemical formula

CCl4, there are chorine atoms per 1 carbon atom in this molecule.

Step 2: Calculate the moles of Cl atoms

Since there are 4 Cl atoms

= 4.32 moles x 4 = 17.28 moles of Cl atoms