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Question
Calculate the number of moles contained in 2.25 g of Mg(NO₃)₂ [Mg=24; N=14; O=16]
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Molar mass Mg(NO₃)₂ = 24 + 2×(14+48) = 24 + 124 = 148 g/mol. Moles = 2.25/148 = 0.0152 mol.
Hint
Moles = mass / molar mass.