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  • Hydrogen Molecule Count: Calculation & Avogadro's Number
    Here's how to calculate the number of hydrogen molecules in one gram:

    1. Determine the molar mass of hydrogen:

    * Hydrogen (H₂) has a molar mass of approximately 2 grams per mole (g/mol). This is because each hydrogen molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms, and each atom has a molar mass of approximately 1 g/mol.

    2. Convert grams to moles:

    * Divide the mass of hydrogen (1 gram) by its molar mass (2 g/mol):

    1 g / 2 g/mol = 0.5 moles

    3. Use Avogadro's number:

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

    * Multiply the number of moles (0.5 moles) by Avogadro's number:

    0.5 moles * 6.022 x 10²³ molecules/mole = 3.011 x 10²³ molecules

    Therefore, there are approximately 3.011 x 10²³ hydrogen molecules present in one gram of hydrogen.

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