2. What is the mass of 5.3 moles of CaCl2?

590 g CaCl₂

General Formulas and Concepts:

Chemistry - Atomic Structure

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

5.3 mol CaCl₂

Step 2: Identify Conversions

Molar Mass of Ca - 40.08 g/mol

Molar Mass of Cl - 35.45 g/mol

Molar Mass of CaCl₂ - 40.08 + 2(35.45) = 110.98 g/mol

Step 3: Convert

= 588.194 g CaCl₂

Step 4: Check

We are given 2 sig figs. Follow sig fig rules and round.

588.194 g CaCl₂ ≈ 590 g CaCl₂

every chemical equation adheres to the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed. therefore, there must be the same number of atoms of each element on each side of a chemical equation.