Question

How many nucleons are present in 22g of CO2?​

Answer 1

Answer:

12 nucleons

Explanation:

Some basic info: CO2 (44 g/mol),

C (12 nucleons), O (16 nucleons),

1 mol = 6.022 x 10^22,

6.022×10^22/ 1 mol C = 12 nucleons/ 1 atom C

1 molecule of CO2 contains 1 C (6 electrons) + 2 O (8 + 8 = 16 electrons) = 22 electrons per molecule

Calculate molecules of CO2 in 22 g: 22 g x 1 mol/44 g x 6.02x10^23 molecules/mole = 3.01x10^23 molecules

Total number of electrons = 3.01x10^23 molecules x 22 electrons/molecule = 6.6x10^24 electrons