How many carbon atoms are there in 52.06 g of carbon dioxide? A) 3.134 × 10²⁵ B) 1.424 × 10²⁴ C) 7.122 × 10²³ D) 5.206 × 10²⁴ E) 8.648 × 10^-²³

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The molar mass of CO2 is 44.01 g/mol. 52.06 g of CO2 is 52.06 / 44.01 = 1.183 mol. Since each molecule of CO2 contains one carbon atom, the number of carbon atoms is 1.183 mol × 6.022 × 10^23 atoms/mol = 7.122 × 10^23 carbon atoms.

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