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  • Calculating Moles of PCl3 from Chlorine Atoms: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    1. Start with Avogadro's number:

    Avogadro's number tells us that there are 6.022 x 10²³ particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) in one mole of a substance.

    2. Find the moles of chlorine atoms:

    * Divide the number of chlorine atoms by Avogadro's number:

    (3.68 x 10²⁵ chlorine atoms) / (6.022 x 10²³ atoms/mole) = 6.11 moles of chlorine atoms

    3. Relate moles of chlorine to moles of PCl3:

    * The chemical formula PCl₃ tells us that there are 3 chlorine atoms for every 1 molecule of PCl₃.

    * Therefore, there are 3 moles of chlorine atoms for every 1 mole of PCl₃.

    4. Calculate moles of PCl3:

    * Divide the moles of chlorine atoms by 3:

    (6.11 moles Cl) / (3 moles Cl/mole PCl₃) = 2.04 moles of PCl3

    Therefore, 3.68 x 10²⁵ chlorine atoms are contained in 2.04 moles of PCl3.

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