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  • Calculating Moles of Carbon Dioxide: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the moles of carbon dioxide:

    1. Find the molar mass of carbon dioxide (CO₂):

    * Carbon (C) has a molar mass of 12.01 g/mol

    * Oxygen (O) has a molar mass of 16.00 g/mol

    * CO₂ has a molar mass of 12.01 + (16.00 x 2) = 44.01 g/mol

    2. Use the formula:

    * moles = mass / molar mass

    3. Plug in the values:

    * moles = 19 g / 44.01 g/mol

    * moles ≈ 0.43 mol

    Therefore, there are approximately 0.43 moles of carbon dioxide in 19 grams.

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