• Home
  • Chemistry
  • Astronomy
  • Energy
  • Nature
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Electronics
  • Oxygen Atoms in Sulfuric Acid: A Step-by-Step Calculation
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    1. Determine the Molecular Formula and Molar Mass of Sulfuric Acid

    * Sulfuric acid has the formula H₂SO₄.

    * Its molar mass is:

    * (2 x 1.008 g/mol H) + (32.066 g/mol S) + (4 x 15.999 g/mol O) = 98.079 g/mol

    2. Calculate the Number of Moles of Sulfuric Acid

    * Divide the given mass by the molar mass:

    * 17.9325 g / 98.079 g/mol = 0.183 mol H₂SO₄

    3. Calculate the Number of Moles of Oxygen Atoms

    * There are 4 oxygen atoms per molecule of H₂SO₄:

    * 0.183 mol H₂SO₄ x (4 mol O / 1 mol H₂SO₄) = 0.732 mol O

    4. Calculate the Number of Oxygen Atoms

    * Use Avogadro's number (6.022 x 10²³ atoms/mol) to convert moles to atoms:

    * 0.732 mol O x (6.022 x 10²³ atoms/mol) = 4.41 x 10²³ atoms of oxygen

    Therefore, there are approximately 4.41 x 10²³ atoms of oxygen in 17.9325g of sulfuric acid.

    Science Discoveries © www.scienceaq.com