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  • Calculate Moles from Molecules: CO2 Calculation Explained
    Here's how to calculate the number of moles of CO2:

    Understanding the Concepts

    * Avogadro's Number: One mole of any substance contains 6.022 x 10^23 particles (atoms, molecules, etc.). This is known as Avogadro's number.

    Calculation

    1. Set up the conversion:

    (3.75 x 10^24 molecules CO2) x (1 mole CO2 / 6.022 x 10^23 molecules CO2)

    2. Cancel out the units: The "molecules CO2" units cancel out, leaving you with moles of CO2.

    3. Calculate:

    (3.75 x 10^24) / (6.022 x 10^23) = 6.23 moles CO2

    Answer: There are approximately 6.23 moles of CO2 in 3.75 x 10^24 molecules.

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