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  • Converting Moles to Grams: Calculating Mass of Magnesium Sulfide
    Here's how to calculate the grams in 5.2 moles of magnesium sulfide (MgS):

    1. Find the molar mass of MgS:

    * Magnesium (Mg) has a molar mass of 24.31 g/mol

    * Sulfur (S) has a molar mass of 32.07 g/mol

    * Molar mass of MgS = 24.31 g/mol + 32.07 g/mol = 56.38 g/mol

    2. Use the conversion factor:

    * 1 mole of MgS = 56.38 grams of MgS

    3. Calculate the mass:

    * 5.2 moles of MgS * (56.38 grams MgS / 1 mole MgS) = 293.58 grams of MgS

    Therefore, there are approximately 293.58 grams in 5.2 moles of magnesium sulfide.

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