The no. Of electrons in 2gm ion of nitrate NO3 is ?
The formula of nitrate ion is NO3-.
Number of electrons in 1 mole of NO3- ion = (7 + 3 x 8 + 1) x Avagadro's number
= 32 x Avagadro's number
Now, molar mass of NO3- ion = 14 + 3 x 16 = 62 g/mol
Number of moles in 2 g NO3- ion = 2/62 = 0.032
So, number of electrons in 0.032 moles of NO3- ion = 0.032 x 32 x Avagadro's number
= 1.024 x 6.022 x 1023
= 6.17 x 1023
Number of electrons in 1 mole of NO3- ion = (7 + 3 x 8 + 1) x Avagadro's number
= 32 x Avagadro's number
Now, molar mass of NO3- ion = 14 + 3 x 16 = 62 g/mol
Number of moles in 2 g NO3- ion = 2/62 = 0.032
So, number of electrons in 0.032 moles of NO3- ion = 0.032 x 32 x Avagadro's number
= 1.024 x 6.022 x 1023
= 6.17 x 1023