Question

Interpret, in terms of atoms and in terms of moles, the subscripts in the chemical formula for ethane (C2H6)

Answer 1

Using the numbers behind the formula, there are 2 atoms of carbon and 6 atoms of hydrogen. The 2 atoms are equivalent to 3.3210777 moles. The 6 atoms of hydrogen would be equal to 9.9632331 moles.