Which sample contains a total of 3.0 x 10^23 molecules?

Select one:

a. 80 g of Br2

b. 4.0 g of He

c. 4.0 g of H2

d. 14 g of Li

Given that 1 mole contains 6.02x10^23 molecules, 3.0x10^23 is just around half a mole. Then we check the number of moles for each choice:

A. This is approximately half a mole, since the molar mass of Br2 is 159.8 g/mol.

B. He has a molar mass around 4 g/mol, so this is 1 mole.

C. H2 has a molar mass of 2.02 g/mol, so this is 2 moles.

D. Li has a molar mass of around 6.97 g/mol, so this is around 2 moles.

Therefore the only choice that fits is A. 80 g of Br2.