Given a mass of an element, how do we find its molar quantity?

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anor277
Aug 26, 2016

Divide it by its atomic mass?

Explanation:

#"Moles of atom"# #=# #"Mass of element"/"Molar mass of element"#

Of course, we have to modify the equation appropriately if the element is diatomic. From where do you get these atomic masses? There should be one in front of you now.

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