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When 1 mole of glucose (C6H12O6) dissolves in water, ___ mole(s) of dissolved particles form. When 1 mole of Na2SO4 dissolves in water, ___ mole(s) of dissolved particles form.

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Glucose is a covalent compound so it does not dissociate. It forms 1 mole of dissolved particles.
Na₂SO₄ is ionic so it dissolves to release 2 moles of Na+ ions and one mole of SO₄-2 ions. The total moles released are 3 moles.
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