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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

What is the mass of 2.0 moles of chlorine gas (Cl₂)? (Cl = 35.5 g/mol)
Options
A 35.5 g
B 71.0 g
C 142.0 g
Correct Answer
D 284.0 g
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Molar mass Cl₂ = 2 × 35.5 = 71.0 g/mol. Mass = 2.0 mol × 71.0 g/mol = 142.0 g.

Hint

Chlorine gas is diatomic (Cl₂).

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