Acetic acid (C₂H₄O₂) is the principle component of vinegar. 96.0 g of C₂H₄O₂ is equivalent to ________ moles of C₂H₄O₂ and contains ________ hydrogen (H) atoms.

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The molar mass of C₂H₄O₂ is 60.05 g/mol. 96.0 g is 1.60 moles (96.0 / 60.05). Each molecule has 4 H atoms, so 1.60 moles contain 3.85 x 10²⁴ H atoms (1.60 x 4 x 6.022 x 10²³).

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Acetic Acid (C₂H₄O₂) Is the Principle Component of Vinegar