Understanding the Mole Concept in Chemistry

Aug 15, 2024

Chemistry Class 11: Mole Concept

Introduction

  • Overview of the mole concept.
  • Importance for board and competitive exams.

Key Formulas

  1. Number of Moles (Molecules)
    • Formula: Mass given / Gram Molecular Mass
  2. Number of Moles (Atoms)
    • Formula: Mass given / Gram Atomic Mass
  3. Number of Moles (Volume)
    • Formula: Volume given / Molar Volume
  4. Number of Molecules/Atoms
    • When moles or mass is given, use appropriate formulas to calculate.

Practice Problems

Question 1: Moles in Water

  • Problem: How many moles are present in 180 grams of water?
  • Solution:
    • Water molecule: H₂O
    • Molecular mass of water: 18 grams (2xH + O = 2x1 + 16)
    • Calculation: 180 / 18 = 10 moles

Question 2: Moles in Carbon Dioxide

  • Problem: Moles present in 44.8 liters of CO₂ at STP.
  • Solution:
    • Volume given: 44.8 liters
    • Molar Volume: 22.4 liters
    • Calculation: 44.8 / 22.4 = 2 moles

Question 3: Atoms in Ammonia

  • Problem: Total number of atoms in 34 grams of NH₃.
  • Solution:
    • Atomicity of NH₃: 4 (1 Nitrogen + 3 Hydrogen)
    • Moles: 34 / 17 = 2 moles (Molecular mass of NH₃: 14 + 3)
    • Number of Atoms: 2 moles x 6.022 x 10²³ x 4 = Result

Question 4: Oxygen Atoms in Carbon Dioxide

  • Problem: Oxygen atoms in 88 grams of CO₂.
  • Solution:
    • Atomicity: 2 oxygen atoms
    • Moles: 88 / 44 = 2 moles (Molecular mass of CO₂: 12 + 32)
    • Number of Oxygen Atoms: 2 x 6.022 x 10²³ x 2 = Result

Question 5: Electrons in Methane

  • Problem: Electrons in 1.6 grams of CH₄.
  • Solution:
    • Atomic number: Carbon = 6, Hydrogen = 1
    • Electrons in CH₄: 10 (6 from Carbon, 4 from Hydrogen)
    • Moles: 1.6 / 16
    • Number of Electrons: Moles x 6.022 x 10²³ x 10 = Result

Additional Questions

  • Calculate the number of atoms in 52 moles of Argon:
    • 52 moles x 6.022 x 10²³
  • Calculate the number of atoms in 52U of Helium:
    • 52 / 4 = 13 atoms
  • Calculate the number of atoms in 52 grams of Helium:
    • Moles: 52 / 4
    • Number of Atoms: Moles x 6.022 x 10²³

Conclusion

  • Practice is key to mastering the mole concept.
  • Upcoming topic: Stoichiometry.

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