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Chapter 28: Problem 7

How many carbon atoms are found in one mole of methane molecules?

Short Answer

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One mole of methane molecules contains \( 6.022 x 10^{23} \) carbon atoms.

Step by step solution

01

Understand the composition of Methane

One molecule of methane (CH4) contains one carbon atom. Thus, one molecule of methane contains one carbon atom.
02

Use of Avogadro's Number

Avogadro's number states that one mole of any substance contains \( 6.022 x 10^{23} \) entities or particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) of that substance. Thus, one mole of methane will contain \( 6.022 x 10^{23} \) methane molecules.
03

Calculate the number of carbon atoms

Since one molecule of methane contains one carbon atom, one mole of methane molecules (which is \( 6.022 x 10^{23} \) molecules) will also contain \( 6.022 x 10^{23} \) carbon atoms.

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