Answer:
The correct answer is - 3.012×10^23 molecules
Explanation:
The number of molecules is present in any mole of an element or compound are the same. To find the molecules you need to multiply the number of the moles of the compound by Avogadro's number:
Moles are calculated from the molecular weight, for AlF3
= 26.98 + 3×19
= 26.98 + 57
= 83.98
Then moles in 42 grams:
= 42/83.98
= 0.5001190 moles
Now the number of molecules = moles*Avogadro's number
= 0.500110×6.022×10^23
= 3.011×10^23 molecules
