How many moles are equal to 89.23g of aluminum chloride, AlCl3?

Explanation:

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

1. Molar Mass

First, identify the elements in the compound AlCl₃. They are aluminum and chlorine. Now find the masses:

Take a look at the compound. There is a subscript of 3 after chlorine, so we must multiply its molar mass by 3 then add aluminum's.

2. Convert Grams to Moles

We can use the molar mass as a ratio.

Multiply by the given number of grams: 89.23

Flip the fraction so the grams of aluminum chloride cancel out.

3. Round

The original measurement of grams has 4 significant figures. We must round to 4 sig figs.

For the number we calculated, that is the ten thousandth place.

The 3 in the hundred thousandth place tells us to leave the 2.

There are about 0.6692 moles of aluminum chloride in 89.23 grams.

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