Question #03651

1 Answer
Feb 10, 2018

1.2041023 ions

Explanation:

First, convert grams into moles.
#5.61 g CaO (1 mol/56.077 g) = 0.100 mol CaO

Next, find the number of molecules in 1 mole of CaO
1mol=6.0221023 molecules

Use that to convert moles into molecules.
0.100molCaO(6.0221023 molecules/1mol)=6.0221022 molecules

Finally, find the number of ions in 1 molecule, and use that to find the number of ions.
CaO = Ca2+ + O2- 2 ions per molecule
6.0221022 molecules(2ions/1molecule)=1.2041023ions