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  • Calculating the Number of SO₂ Molecules: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the number of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) molecules in 1.80 mol:

    1. Avogadro's Number

    * Avogadro's number tells us the number of particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) in one mole of a substance. It's approximately 6.022 x 10²³ particles/mol.

    2. Calculation

    * To find the number of SO₂ molecules, multiply the number of moles by Avogadro's number:

    Number of SO₂ molecules = (1.80 mol SO₂) * (6.022 x 10²³ molecules/mol)

    Number of SO₂ molecules ≈ 1.08 x 10²⁴ molecules

    Therefore, there are approximately 1.08 x 10²⁴ sulfur dioxide molecules in 1.80 mol of sulfur dioxide.

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