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  • Calculating Moles of Manganese in KMnO4: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    1. Find the molar mass of KMnO4:

    * K (potassium) = 39.0983 g/mol

    * Mn (manganese) = 54.9380 g/mol

    * O (oxygen) = 15.9994 g/mol * 4 = 63.9976 g/mol

    Total molar mass of KMnO4 = 39.0983 + 54.9380 + 63.9976 = 158.0339 g/mol

    2. Calculate the moles of KMnO4:

    * Moles = mass / molar mass

    * Moles of KMnO4 = 16.1201 g / 158.0339 g/mol = 0.1020 mol

    3. Determine the moles of Mn atoms:

    * There is one Mn atom per molecule of KMnO4.

    * Therefore, the moles of Mn atoms are equal to the moles of KMnO4.

    Answer: There are 0.1020 moles of Mn atoms in 16.1201 grams of KMnO4.

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