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WAEC Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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What is the amount of magnesium that would contain 1.20x10^24 particles? [Mg=24, Avogadro's constant=6.02x10^23]

  • A. A. 0.5 moles
  • B. B. 2.0 molesCorrect
  • C. C. 12.0 moles
  • D. D. 24.0 moles

Explanation

Mole = Number of particles / Avogadro number = 1.20x10^24 / 6.02x10^23 = 2.0 moles.

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