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  • Copper Atoms in CuCl2: A Step-by-Step Calculation
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    1. Understand the Chemical Formula:

    * The chemical formula CuCl₂ tells us that one molecule of copper(II) chloride (CuCl₂) contains one copper (Cu) atom and two chlorine (Cl) atoms.

    2. Use Avogadro's Number:

    * Avogadro's number states that there are 6.022 x 10²³ particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) in one mole of a substance.

    3. Set up the Calculation:

    * We'll use the following conversion factors:

    * 1 mole CuCl₂ = 1 mole Cu

    * 1 mole Cu = 6.022 x 10²³ Cu atoms

    4. Calculate the Number of Cu Atoms:

    * (5.33 moles CuCl₂) * (1 mole Cu / 1 mole CuCl₂) * (6.022 x 10²³ Cu atoms / 1 mole Cu) = 3.21 x 10²⁴ Cu atoms

    Therefore, there are approximately 3.21 x 10²⁴ Cu atoms in 5.33 moles of CuCl₂.

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