Calculate the number of moles in a sample of 3.6 grams of CH3COOH. Report your answer in moles to 2 decimal places. (only report the numerical answer not the units).

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Chemistry

Johnathan Joyce

30 March, 16:38

Calculate the number of moles in a sample of 3.6 grams of CH3COOH. Report your answer in moles to 2 decimal places. (only report the numerical answer not the units).

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Keshawn Mendoza · Answer 1

The answer is 0.06

Explanation:

CH₃COOH → Acetic acid

We determine the molar mass of acetic, which represents the mass of acetic contained in 1 mol

12g/mol. 2 + 1g/mol. 4 + 16g/mol. 2 = 60 g/mol

We determine the moles for 3.6 g of CH₃COOH

3.6 g. 1mol / 60g = 0.06 moles