Question

How many moles are in 28.2 grams of sodium?

O 648 moles
O 1.69 moles
O 1.23 moles
O 7.38 moles

Answer 1

Take the given weight (28.2 g) and divide it by the atomic weight of sodium.

The atomic mass can be found under the element symbol on the periodic table. The atomic mass for sodium is 22.98 g.

28.2/22.98 = 1.23 moles

Therefore, there are 1.23 moles in sodium.