What is the amount, in moles, of each elemental sample? a. 11.8 g Ar b. 3.55 g Zn c. 26.1 g Ta d. 0.211 g Li

A. 0.295 mole

B. 0.055 mole

C. 0.144 mole

D. 0.03 mole

Explanation:

To find the amount in moles, we simply use a mathematical relation that connects mass, atomic mass and number of moles.

Number of moles = mass/atomic mass

A. Atomic mass of Argon is 40

n = 11.8/40 = 0.295 mole

B. Atomic mass of zinc is 65

n = 3.55/65 = 0.055 mole

C. Atomic mass of Tantalum is 181

n = 26.1/181 = 0.144 mole

D. Atomic mass of lithium is 7

n = 0.211/7 = 0.03 mole