1. Understanding Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)
* Formula: SO₂ indicates one sulfur atom (S) and two oxygen atoms (O) in each molecule of sulfur dioxide.
* Molar Mass: To find the masses, we need the molar masses of sulfur and oxygen:
* Sulfur (S): 32.06 g/mol
* Oxygen (O): 16.00 g/mol
2. Calculating Masses
* Mass of Sulfur (S): Since there's one sulfur atom per molecule, the mass of sulfur in one mole of SO₂ is simply the molar mass of sulfur: 32.06 g/mol.
* Mass of Oxygen (O): There are two oxygen atoms per molecule, so the mass of oxygen in one mole of SO₂ is: 2 * 16.00 g/mol = 32.00 g/mol.
3. Calculating Moles
* Moles of Sulfur (S): In one mole of SO₂, there is one mole of sulfur atoms.
* Moles of Oxygen (O): In one mole of SO₂, there are two moles of oxygen atoms.
Summary
In one mole of sulfur dioxide (SO₂):
* Mass of Sulfur (S): 32.06 g
* Moles of Sulfur (S): 1 mole
* Mass of Oxygen (O): 32.00 g
* Moles of Oxygen (O): 2 moles
Important Note: These calculations assume you are working with one mole of SO₂. If you have a different amount, you'll need to adjust the masses and moles accordingly.
