Question
Question: If \({{10}^{21}}\) molecules are removed from 200 mg of \(C{{O}_{2}}\) , the number of moles of \(C{...
If 1021 molecules are removed from 200 mg of CO2 , the number of moles of CO2 left is:
(A) 2.88×10−3
(B) 28.8×10−3
(C) 0.288×10−3
(D) 1.66×10−3
Solution
For solving this type of question, we must know the molecular mass of the given compound, the definition and the value of one mole.
Only one option of all the given options will be correct. As, the first three are interrelated, try to focus on them primarily.
Complete step by step solution:
Let us see the basic concepts required to solve the given illustration;
Molecular mass-
The molecular mass is the total mass of the compound consisting of different atoms. It is the summation of the product of the atomic masses of atoms to their subscripts in the molecule.
One mole-
One mole of substance has Avogadro’s number of molecules i.e. 6.022×1023 .
Now, let us move forward;
Illustration-
Molecular mass of CO2 =44g
Given mass of CO2 =200mg =0.2g
Thus, the number of moles can be given as;
No. of moles = 440.2=2201
We know, one mole of substance has Avogadro’s number of molecules i.e. 6.022×1023 .
Thus,
Number of moles = Av.no.nmol
where,
nmol = number of molecules
Av, No. = Avogadro’s number
So, number of molecules is given as;
Number of molecules = Avogadro’s number × number of moles
Number of molecules = 6.022×1023 × 2201=2.73×1021molecules
Now, as 1021 molecules are removed;
Number of molecules left = 2.73×1021−1021=1.73×1021molecules
Using the same equation as above;
We get,
Number of moles = Av.no.nmol =6.022×10231.73×1021=2.88×10−3moles
Therefore, option (A) is correct.
Note: Do note to use units properly. Here, there is a concept of Avogadro’s number which isn’t in fact new but, we need to have a proper and basic knowledge before using it in the illustrations as above.