Moderate

How many moles are in 22.2 grams of Calcium chloride, CaCl2?

Correct answer: A. 0.2 moles

  • A. 0.2 moles
  • B. 0.3 moles
  • C. 0.4 moles
  • D. 0.5 moles

Explanation

The molar mass of CaCl2 is 40.0 g/mol + 2 x 35.5 g/mol = 111.0 g/mol, so moles = 22.2 g / 111.0 g/mol = 0.20 mol. Students may choose 0.3 mol by dividing by the atomic mass of calcium alone instead of the formula-unit mass of CaCl2.

Last updated

About Moles and Avogadro's Number

The mole connects the microscopic number of particles with measurable mass, using Avogadro's number, 6.022 × 10²³ particles per mole. Questions involve molar mass, conversion between mass, moles and particles, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formulas, and distinguishing atoms, molecules, ions and formula units.

Practise Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry

894 free Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Chemistry questions like this

Chemistry is on 12 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

Related questions