What is the mass of 4.52x10-3moles of C3H8
You have the number of moles n, and the formula for the molecule (which is propane by the way).
The mass can be found using this equation:
\(m = nM\)
Now you need to find the molar mass M of propane.
Using the periodic table you can find molar masses in grams per moleĀ of each element. You'll need the molar masses of C and H (since those are the only different atoms present).
\(M_C = 12.01g/mol\)
\(M_H = 1.01g/mol\)
You can break down the formula into its atoms:
\(C_3H_8 = 3C + 8H\)
And same with the molar masses:
\(M_{propane} = 3M_C + 8M_H\)
Sub in the values for M of propane.
\(M_{propane} = 3(12.01g/mol) + 8(1.01g/mol)\)
\(M_{propane} = 36.03g/mol + 8.08g/mol\)
\(M_{propane} = 44.11g/mol\)
Finally, use the initial equation for m.
\(m = (4.52*10^{-3} mol)(44.11g/mol)\)
\(m = 0.2g\)
Hope this helps :)
The mass of one mole of C3H8 is is 44 g/mol so the mass of 4.52 x 10^-3 mol is .199 g