How many atoms in a 25.0g mass of water?

1 Answer
Mar 28, 2016

We calculate the number of moles of water, and then multiply this number by 3NA

Explanation:

Moles of water = 25.0g18.01 gmol1 = 1.39mol.

In each mole of water there are 3 mol atoms.

So Number of atoms = 1.39mol×NA×3 atoms mol1 = 4.16×NA atoms.

NA=Avogadro's number = 6.022×1023