Question
Chemistry Question on Mole concept and Molar Masses
How many moles of magnesium phosphate, Mg3(po4)2 will contain 0.25 mole of oxygen atoms ?
A
0.02
B
3.125×10−2
C
1.25×10−2
D
2.5×10−2
Answer
3.125×10−2
Explanation
Solution
Mg3(po4)2;mole 8 moles of O-atom are contained by 1 mole Mg3(po4)2⋅ Hence, 0.25 moles of O-atom=81×0.25 =3.125×10−2