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  • Mole Conversions: Comparing O₂ and NH₃ Molecules
    No, 0.25 mole of O₂ does not contain the same number of molecules as 0.25 mole of NH₃.

    Here's why:

    * Avogadro's Number: One mole of any substance contains the same number of particles (atoms or molecules), which is Avogadro's number (6.022 x 10²³).

    * Different Molecular Weights: O₂ and NH₃ have different molecular weights. O₂ has a molecular weight of 32 g/mol, while NH₃ has a molecular weight of 17 g/mol.

    Therefore, even though you have the same number of moles, you have a different number of molecules because the masses of the individual molecules are different.

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