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  • Calculating Electrons in 1 Gram of Hydrogen Gas: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the number of electrons in 1 gram of hydrogen gas:

    1. Find the number of moles of hydrogen gas:

    * The molar mass of hydrogen gas (H₂) is 2 g/mol.

    * Number of moles = (mass of hydrogen gas) / (molar mass of hydrogen gas)

    * Number of moles = 1 g / 2 g/mol = 0.5 moles

    2. Find the number of hydrogen molecules:

    * Avogadro's number is 6.022 x 10²³ molecules/mol.

    * Number of molecules = (number of moles) * (Avogadro's number)

    * Number of molecules = 0.5 mol * 6.022 x 10²³ molecules/mol = 3.011 x 10²³ molecules

    3. Find the number of electrons:

    * Each hydrogen molecule (H₂) contains 2 hydrogen atoms.

    * Each hydrogen atom has 1 electron.

    * Number of electrons = (number of molecules) * (number of atoms per molecule) * (number of electrons per atom)

    * Number of electrons = 3.011 x 10²³ molecules * 2 atoms/molecule * 1 electron/atom

    * Number of electrons = 6.022 x 10²³ electrons

    Therefore, there are approximately 6.022 x 10²³ electrons in 1 gram of hydrogen gas.

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