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The number of moles of which contains of oxygen atoms is:Mole Concept and Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Chemistry Question

Question

The number of moles of $Ca_3(PO_4)_2$ which contains $0.5 \text{ mole}$ of oxygen atoms is:

Answer: A

💡 Solution & Explanation

One formula unit of $Ca_3(PO_4)_2$ contains 8 Oxygen atoms. Thus, $1 \text{ mole}$ of the compound contains $8 \text{ moles}$ of O atoms. <br>$\text{Moles of compound} = \frac{\text{Moles of O atoms}}{8} = \frac{0.5}{8} = 0.0625 \text{ mol}$.

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