How many moles of sulfur are in a 707 gram sample of sulfur? a) 12.2 moles of sulfur
Ob) 52.1 moles of sulfur
c) 51.1 moles of sulfur
od) 22.1 moles of sulfur

d) 22.1 moles of sulfur

Math

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Chemistry

Atomic Structure

Stoichiometry

Step 1: Define

707 g S (Sulfur)

Step 2: Identify Conversions

Molar Mass of S - 32.07 g/mol

Step 3: Convert

Step 4: Round

Our closest answer is d) 22.1 moles of sulfur

This is due to dividing different rounded values.

Explanation:

To convert from moles to grams, we must use the molar mass. This can be found on the Periodic Table.

We are given a sample of sulfur. Look for the symbol S on the table.

This tells us the mass of 1 mole of sulfur. Use this molar mass as a ratio.

Multiply by the given number of grams (707).

Flip the fraction so the grams of sulfur will cancel out.

The number we caluclated is the closest to answer choice D: 22.1 moles of sulfur