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How many atoms of carbon are present in 18g of glucose?

Correct answer: D. 3.6 x 1 023

  • A. 6.02 x 10^22
  • B. 6.02 x 10^23
  • C. 3.6 x 1 022
  • D. 3.6 x 1 023

Explanation

The molecular formula of glucose is C6H12O6, which means that there are 6 carbon atoms in every molecule of glucose. The molar mass of glucose is 180 g/mol, so 18 g of glucose contains 18/180 = 0.1 moles of glucose.Since there are 6 carbon atoms in every mole of glucose, there are 0.1 X 6 = 0.6 moles of carbon atoms in 18 g of glucose.Avogadro's number is the number of atoms in a mole of a substance, and it is equal to 6.022 x 1023 atoms/mol. So, there are 0.6 X 6.022 x 1023= 3.613 x 1023 carbon atoms in 18 g of glucose.Therefore, there are 3.613 x 1023carbon atoms present in 18 g of glucose.

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