How many molecules of carbon dioxide are in 154.0 grams of carbon dioxide? Hint: Think about your pathway to solving. Can you convert directly from mass to molecules or is there an intermediate unit you should use?

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First, convert the mass of CO2 to moles using its molar mass (44.01 g/mol). Then, use Avogadro's number (6.022 × 10^23 molecules/mol) to convert moles to molecules.

How Many Molecules of Carbon Dioxide Are in 154