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The Mole Concept and

Mass of Substances

Module in Science
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This Learning Material aims to improve students’ performance specifically in

Science 9.

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Learning Competency/ Code : Use the mole concept to express

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

Copyright Notice ……………………………………………………………………. ii

Preface ……………………………………………………………………. iii
Acknowledgement ……………………………………………………………………. iv
Table of Content ……………………………………………………………………. v
Title Page …………………………………………………………………... 1
What I Need to Know …………………………………………………………………... 2
What I Know ……………………………………………………………………. 4
What’s In ……………………………………………………………………. 6
What’s New ……………………………………………………………………. 7
What’s It ……………………………………………………………………. 7
What’s More ……………………………………………………………………. 12
Activity 1 ……………………………………………………………………. 12
Assessment 1 ……………………………………………………………………. 13
Activity 2 ……………………………………………………………………. 13
Assessment 2 ………………………………………………………………….. 14
Activity 3 ……………………………………………………………………. 15
Assessment 3 …………………………………………………………………… 16
What I have Learned ……………………………………………………………………. 16
What I Can Do ……………………………………………………………………. 17
Assessment ……………………………………………………………………. 17
Additional Activity ……………………………………………………………………. 19
Key Answers ……………………………………………………………………. 21
References ……………………………………………………………………. 22

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The Mole Concept and
Mass of Substances
Module in Science
Second Quarter

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JENIFER B. BABANG
Developer

Department of Education.SDO-IFUGAO
 What I need to know

This module contains exercises and computations of moles and masses as well
as number of particles/molecules. Applying the mole concept can be a useful
quantitative tool in daily life. Understanding this concept gives you an idea of how
molecules of vitamins and or medicines are introduced to our body. Given the mass,
you also have a clearer idea of how many molecules of pollutants are produced and
released in the environment due to human activities even though your unaided eyes
cannot see them. Did you know that awareness and understanding these can help you
form conclusions and make wise decisions? The knowledge of identifying the
elements and their mass are needed in finding MOLE numbers. The most important
idea in MOLES is: Quantifying atoms. Find out and discover the wide applications of
MOLES through this module.

For the facilitator:

As the facilitator of this module, be patient and understanding in helping the

student to accomplish this module. Provide clear instructions on how to go about the
activities and encourage the learner to finish this module. By the way, do not forget to
remind the learner to use separate sheets in answering the activities found in this
module.

For the learner:

Please keep this material neat and clean. Thoroughly read every page and
follow carefully all instructions indicated in every activity. Answer all questions
independently and honestly. Write all your answers on a sheet of paper. Be sure to
compare your answers to the KEY ANSWERS only after you have answered the given
tasks. If you have questions or clarifications please feel free to ask your teacher, parent
or a peer.

After going through this module, you are expected to use the mole concept to
express mass of substances. Further you are to:

1. Identify the relationships of moles to mass and particles/molecules; and

2. Use mole concept to express mass of substances.

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 The table below will help you understand the parts of this learning module
which you need to read and undergo the activities.

ICON LABEL DETAIL

WHAT I NEED TO This informs you of the lesson that you will learn
KNOW in this module. It also tells how you are going
to use this module.

WHAT I KNOW This is an activity for you to answer to find out

what you already know about this topic.

WHAT’S IN This part is the lesson you learned already.

This will help you be connected to the new
lesson found in this module.

WHAT’S NEW This is an activity that you do to introduce you

to the next lesson.

WHAT’S IT This talks about the lesson that you need to

learn. It also contains questions for you to
answer so that you can follow with the lesson.
WHAT’S MORE These are the activities to check your
understanding of the lesson.

WHAT I HAVE This is a summary of important ideas

LEARNED presented in the lesson.

WHAT I CAN DO This tells you to apply what you learned in

your daily living.

ASSESSMENT This activity will measure how much you

learned from this module.

ADDITIONAL This activity will strengthen your knowledge

ACTIVITY/IES about the lesson.

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 What I know

Find out how much you already know about the topics in this module. Choose
the correct answer and write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet. Please
answer all items. Take note of the items that you were not able to answer correctly
and find the right answer as you go through this module.

1. Why is a mole concept important?

A. It is useful when converting between grams and atoms or molecules.
B. It gives convenient way to express large numbers.
C. It can be applied to any type of particle representative
D. All of the above

2. Which of the following units is used in expressing the amount of substance in terms
of the number of particles?
A. liter B. mole C. gram D. Celsius

3. The presence of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in the atmosphere causes acid rain. Calculate
the number of moles of a 500g of Sulfur Dioxide in air.
A. 10.02 mole B. 7.81 mole C. 9.20 mole D. 8.82 mole

4.My brother Wigan, chews areca nut popularly known as “betel nut” with betel leaf
and slake lime(Calcium Hydroxide-Ca(OH)2. He used 5 grams of the Ca(OH)2 while
chewing the betel nut. Calculate the moles of CaOH that he used if its molar mass is
57 g/mole).
A.0.045 mole B. 0.078 mole C.0.18 mole D. 0.098 mole

5. How many particles are there in one mole of any kind of substance?
A. 3.01 x 1023 B. 3.01 x 1024 C. 6.02 x 1023 D. 6.02 x 1024

6. Moth balls (paradichlorobenzene-C6H4Cl2) are used as cockroach repellant. It is

often placed inside the cabinet. If 1 piece of moth ball weighs 5.0 g and your mother
put 3 pieces in your cabinet, how many molecules of paradichlorobenzene-C6H4Cl2
(Molar Mass= 147.00 g/mol) will be circulating inside your cabinet considering all the
moth balls have sublimed?

A. 6.02 x 1022 molecules of C6H4Cl2 B. 6.02 x 1023 molecules of C6H4Cl2

C. 6.14 x 1022 molecules of C6H4Cl2 D. 6.14 x 1023 molecules of C6H4Cl2

7. Methane ( CH4 Molar Mass= 16.4 g/mole) is one of the greenhouse gases. If 32.08g
of CH4 is released in the atmosphere, how many molecules of CH4 are added in the
atmosphere?
A.1.20 x 1024 B. 6.02 x 1024 C. 1.20 x 1023 D. 6.02 x 1023

8. Ethyl Butanoate (C3H7COOC2H5) is the substance responsible for the aroma of

pineapple. What is the molar mass of ethyl butanoate?
A.118.00 g/mole B.120.12 g/mole C.117.12 g/mole D.116.18 g/mole

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9.People usually use vinegar that contains acetic acid ( H2O2 Molar Mass= 34.02
g/mole) to clean their wounds. If Cheska used 1.0 g of hydrogen peroxide, to clean
her wound, how many moles of H2O2 did she use?
A. 0.035 mole B. 0.029 mole C. 0.030 mole D. 0.025 mole

10. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3 Molar Mass=100.09 g/mole) is an antacid used to

neutralize extra acid in the stomach. Lorie is prescribed by the doctor to take 250mg-
tablet of CaCO3 three times a day. How many moles of CaCO3 will Lorie consume for
3 days?
A. 0.0252 moles B. 0.0242 moles C. 0.0225 moles D. 0.0235 moles

11.People usually use hydrogen peroxide(H2O2 Molar mass=34.02 g/mole) to clean

their wounds. If Immaya used 0.029 mole of H2O2 to clean her wound, how many
grams did she use?
A.1.0 g B. 3.0 g C.2.0 g D.1.5 g

12.When Filipinos cook adobo, they usually use Vinegar that contains Acetic
Acid,HC2H3O2(Molar mass =60g/mole). Bugan used 100g of the substance in her
adobo. How many moles of Acetic acid did she use?
A.1mole B.1.4 mole C.1.5 mole D.1.6 mole

13. What do you expect to observe in a “ Mole Exhibit of Different Substances?

A. The different kind of elements
B. The different colors of substances
C. The showcase of 1 mole of different elements having different masses
D. The showcase of 1 mole of different substances having the same masses

14. Cheska measured the mass of 10 pieces of each of the following materials: marble,
pebble, and ballpen cap. What will be her findings based on the data she obtained?

Table 1. Data on Mass

Materials( 10 pieces) Mass (g)
marble 50
pebble 35
Ballpen cap 20

A. different materials have different masses

B. Materials of different kinds differ in amount, color, and texture.
C. The same number of materials has different colors and appearance.
D. The same number of materials of different kinds has different masses.

15. How can the knowledge about mole be useful for environmentalist?
A. Mole concept can be used in environmental monitoring.
B. It gives information on the most dangerous pollutant in the atmosphere
C. It gives a feedback on the kinds of pollutants present in the atmosphere
D. Mole concept can be used in quantifying the amount of pollutant-particles
released in the atmosphere.

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 Lesson: What’s in a Mole?

What’s in
Let’s have a recall about the periodic table of elements.

The periodic table of elements organizes elements in such a way that chemical
and physical information about the elements and their compounds are easily revealed.
It shows the arrangement of elements according to increasing to increasing atomic
number. The vertical columns of the periodic table is known as the family or group.
The horizontal rows numbered from top to bottom is called the periods.

The periodic table of elements contain the names, symbols, electronegativity,

and oxidation number, It indicates the atomic number that is equivalent to the number
of protons present in the nucleus of an element and the number of electrons present
outside the nucleus of an element. The neutron and the protons are collectively
known as nucleons, which means the particles inside the nucleus. Their sum give the
atomic mass also known as mass number or atomic weight of an atom

Free Printable Periodic Table Sciencenotes.org

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 Now recall that Elements have their names, mass number atomic
number, number of proton, electron, and neutron. Let us concentrate more on
the mass number wherein Mass is defined as the amount of material present
in a substance. Take a look at your periodic table. types of permutation and its
corresponding formula to use in solving

Atomic Number 1 1.008 Atomic Mass

H /Mass
Symbol

Hydrogen Name

What’s new
After recalling some concepts about Atomic Masses, you will now
do the following table as an introduction for more concepts through this
lesson.

Direction: Using your periodic table, continue filling out the boxes.

Table 1. Atomic Mass Number of some common elements.

Name of Symbol Atomic Mass Name of Symbol Atomic Mass
Element Number (g) Element Number(g)
1.Calcium Ca 40 6. Chlorine Cl 14
2.Oxygen 7. Sodium
3.Phosphorous 8. Silver
4.Tin 9. Potassium
5. Barium 10.Carbon

What’s it
Were you able to fill out all the boxes inside the table? How do you
describe the masses of the elements? Why do you think there is a need
to know about Moles? You will find out as you go through this lesson.

In everyday life, we use counting units like dozen(12 objects), a ream, a case
and others. Market vendors would rather sell mongo seeds by getting the mass and
red eggs(salted eggs) by counting. It is easier to get the mass in kilograms or grams
of rice grains rather than count the grains. The choice of quantifying goods is

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determined by convenience, such that it is more convenient to count the number of
eggs rather than get their mass.

In the laboratory, chemists measure out a chemical substance and react it

with another substance to form the desired quantity of a new product. In this case,
chemists want to know the number of atoms, ions, or molecules because these are
the ones that react with each other. However, these things are too small and too many
to count individually so Chemists use a unit called MOLE to count them by weighing.
A Mole is defined as the amount of matter that contains as many objects (atoms,
molecules, or whatever objects we are considering) as the number of atoms in exactly
12 g of 12C. It is impossible to count the number of atoms present in a glass of water
or in any matter but by knowing their masses, computations can be done which will
eventually give the number of particles with the use of the Avogadro’s Number.

Avogadro’s Number is the number of particles in one mole of a substance. It

is a very large number equal to 6.02 x 1023 particles. For you to figure out how large
Avogadro’s number is, try to imagine this, “If you put together 6.02 x 10 23 basketballs,
it will be as big as the Earth or if you have 6.02 x 10 23 rice grains, it would cover the
land masses of the earth to a depth of 75 meters.”

1 mole = 6.02x1023 particles or 1 mole = 602,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 particles

Molar Mass is the computed value from the number of atoms and atomic mass
unit/masses of an element, molecule or formula unit of that substance. The unit of
molar mass is g/mol.

How to compute Molar mass of an Element and a Compound?

Kindly consider the given steps below.

1. The molar mass of an element is equivalent to its atomic mass since the number
of atom present in an element will be multiplies to its atomic weight.

Example: What is the molar mass of the element Gold (Au)?

1 atom of Au x 197.97 atomic weight of Au = 197.97 g/mol of Gold (AU)

Since the number of atom present in Gold (Au) is 1 and the atomic mass is
197.97. If you are to multiply the Number of atom with the atomic mass, then the molar
mass of Gold is 197.97.

Note: If there is no number attached to it then it is automatically considered as 1.

2. To compute the molar mass of a compound, kindly follow the suggested steps.

a. Write the symbol of the elements present in the compound.

b. Identify and write the number of atom/s present in each element by looking
into the subscript (The number written just below the element’s symbol).

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 c. Multiply the number of atom/s of each element with it atomic mass.
d. Add the computed molar mass of each element then that will be the molar
mass of the compound/ substance.
Example:

1. Water has a chemical formula of H2O,compute its molar Mass.

H= 2(atoms)x 1 atomic mass unit-Amu =2

O= 1(atom) x 16 atomic mass unit-Amu = 16
Total: 18 g/mol =Molar Mass of water

2. Calcium Fluoride has a chemical formula of CaF2, compute its molar mass

Ca= 1 x 40 = 40 g/mol
F = 2 x 19 = 38 g/mol
78 /mol - Molar Mass of CaF2
3. Chlorine gas (Cl2) * take note that diatomic elements have 2 atoms like:N2,O2,
F2,Br2, I2,H2.
Cl = 2 x 36 = 72 g/mol - molar mass of Cl2

4. Ammonium Sulfate = (NH4)2SO4

N= 2x 14= 28
H= 8x 1 = 8
S= 1x 32= 32
O= 4x 16= 64
132g/mol - Molar mass of (NH4)2SO4

Relationship of moles and particles/number of particles

Different objects will have different masses though the same number of items.
Likewise, one (1) mole of different substances always contains 6.02x 10 23 particles
although they have different masses.

Using dimensional analysis approach, you will be able to convert the number
of moles to its equivalent amount in the number of particles.

Example:

1. How many moles of rice grains are equal to 1.807x 1023grains of rice?

Given: 1.807x 1023 grains of rice

1mole=6.02 x 1023 particles

Required/unknown: Moles of rice grains

Formula: No. of mole = No. of particles x __1mole______

Avogadro’s No.

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 Solution:

1.807 x 1023 grains of rice x 1 mole of rice grains = .300 moles of rice grains
6.2 x 1023 grains of rice

2. How many moles of CO2 are equal to 2.41 x 1024 particles of CO2?

Given: 2.41 x 1024 particles of CO2

1mole = 6.02 x 1023 particle/Molecules

Required/unknown: Moles of CO2

Formula: No. of mole = No. of particles x __1mole______

Avogadro’s No.
Solution:

2.41x 1024particles of CO2 x ____1 mole CO2 = 4.00 moles CO2

6.02 x 1023 particles of CO2
Relationships among Number of moles, Mass, and Number of Particles

1. The number of moles is always the mass divided by the molar mass

Mole= mass of substance

Molar Mass

Example1: How many moles of NaHCO3 are present in 5.08g of this substance?

Note: Compute first the molar mass of the compound/substance

Na=1x 23=23g/mol
H= 1x1 = 1 g/mol
C= 1x12= 12 g/mol
O=3x 16= 48 g/mol
84g/mol =molar mass of NaHCO3

Given: mass of NaHCO3 = 5.08 g

Required/unknown: Moles of NaHCO3

Formula: Mole= __mass of substance_____

Molar Mass of the compound
Solution:

5.08g NaHCO3 ( 1mol of NaHCO3)= 0.06 mole NaHCO3

84g NaHCO3

2.The mass of a substance is calculated by multiplying the given number of moles to

its molar mass.

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 Mass= Number of moles x Molar mass

Example 2: What is the mass, in grams of 0.433 mol of Ca(NO3)2?

Note: Compute the molar mass of the given substance.

Ca=1x 40=40
N=2x 14= 28
O=6x 16= 96
164g = molar mass

Given: mole of Ca(NO3)2=0.433

Require/unknown: mass of Ca(NO3)2

Formula: Mass= Number of moles x Molar mass

Solution:
0.433 mol Ca(NO3)2 ( 164g Ca(NO3)2 ) = 71 g of Ca(NO3)2
1mole of Ca(NO3)3
3. The number of particles/Molecules is calculated by multiplying the number of moles
to the Avogadro’s number (6.02 x 1023 particle/ molecules). If you are given a mass
and you are asked to get the number of particles, convert the mass to moles before
multiplying to the Avogadro’s Number. Use molar mass and Avogadro’s number as
conversion factors.

Number of Particle/Molecules= Number of Moles x Avogadro’s Number

Example:

1. How many particles are present in 0.5 moles of NaHCO3?

Given: 0.5 moles of NaHCO3

6.02 x1023

Unknown: No. of particles

Formula: Number of Particle/Molecules= Number of Moles (6.02 x 1023)

Solution: 0.5moles of NaHCO3 (6.02 x1023 particles of NaHCO3)

1 mole of NaHCO3

Ans.=3.01 x1023 Particles of NaHCO3

2. How many Sodium Bicarbonate(NaHCO3) molecules are present in 4.20g of

NaHCO3?
Note: Compute the molar mass of the substance.

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 Na=1x 23=23
H= 1x 1= 1
C= 1x 12=12
O=3x 16=48
84g/mol - molar mass of NaHCO3

Given: Mass of NaHCO3 = 4.20 g

Required/unknown: No. of molecules of NaHCO3

Formula: No. of molecules =mass of substance x 1 mole x Avogadro’s no.

Molar mass 1 mole
Solution:

4.20g NaHCO3 x 1mole NaHCO3 x 6.02x 1023 molecules= 3.01x 1022molecules

84g NaHCO3 1 mole of NaHCO3

*Take Note: 1.The mole concept provides the bridge between masses and number
of particles/molecules/atoms.

2.Always use dimensional analysis in your computation.

What’s more
In the above discussion, you were able to compute and see the
relationship of moles to masses, and number of particles/molecules. Now
you are going to check your understanding of the concepts you have learned.

Activity 1
Molar Mass

How do we compute for the molar mass of an element? Where do we see the
symbols and atomic masses of elements? Did you know that one mole of different
substances have different masses? You may bring out your periodic table and study
the tables below.

Table1. Molar Mass of some common elements.

Element Symbol Mass (g) Molar Mass Number of
(g/mol) Particles
Sulfur(Asupre) S 32 32 6.02 x 1023
Lead (Tingga) Sn 119 119 6.02 x 1023
Copper(Tanso) Cu 64 64 6.02 x 1023
Gold (Ginto) Au 197 197 6.02 x 1023

What do you notice on the masses and molar masses of the elements? Yes
you’re right, the atomic masses and their molar masses are the same when we are
dealing with elements.

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 Table2. Mass of one mole of common compounds/substances.
Compound/Substance Chemical Molar Mass No. of Particle
Formula (g/mol)
Table salt NaCl 58 6.02 x 1023
Table sugar C12H22O11 342 6.02 x 1023
Calcium Carbide(Kalburo) CaC2 64 6.02 x 1023
Iron(II)Sulfate FeSO4 152 6.02 x 1023
Ethyl Alcohol C2H5OH 46 6.02 x 1023
Ammonia NH3 17 6.02 x 1023
Citric Acid C6H8O6 176 6.02 x 1023
Aluminum Hydroxide Al(OH)3 78 6.02 x 1023
Carbon Dioxide CO2 44 6.02 x 1023
Paraffin C22H46 310 6.02 x 1023

Are you convinced that one mole of different substances has different masses?
Remember that one mole of a substance contains 6.02x1023 particles.

Assessment 1
Try this!
Molar Mass Computation

Direction: Calculate the molar mass for each of the following formula unit. Remember
to multiply the atomic mass number of the elements to the subscript or number below
the symbol. If there is a parenthesis, multiply the atomic mass to the number outside
the parenthesis. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Ferric Oxide - Fe2O3

2. Silver Nitrate - AgNO3
3. Lead Chromate - Pb(Cr2O7)2
4. Calcium Chlorate - Ca(ClO3)2
5. Ammonium Sulfate - (NH4)2SO4

Activity 2:
Mole to Mass Computation and Vice-Versa

How do we compute for mole numbers when the mass is given? How do we
compute also for the mass of a substance when the mole is given? Let us study the
following.

1. Calculate how many grams are in 0.700 moles of Hydrogen Peroxide (H 2O2)
with a common name, agua used to disinfect cuts/wounds.

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 Solution: Compute the molar mass of the substance. Using dimensional
analysis, put the given, multiply and divide. Cancel similar units to come up with
the correct unit desired which is grams.

H= 2x 1= 2g/mol
O= 2x 16= 32g/mol
34g/mol

0.700 moles H2O2 x 34g H2O2 = 23.8 g H2O2

1 mole H2O2

2. A 250g ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH), use as disinfectant, is kept in a bottle. How

many moles does the alcohol contains?

Solution: You must compute the molar mass of ethyl alcohol. Multiply 250 g by
one mole and divide it by the molar mass of ethyl alcohol. Molar mass of ethyl
alcohol is 46 grams.

250 g C2H5OH x 1mole C2H5OH = 5.435 mole C2H5OH

46 g C2H5OH

Assessment 2
Try this! Mole-Mass Relationship

Direction: Compute for the number of mole and the mass of the given substances in
Column A and match its correct answer with Column B. Write the letter of the correct
answer in your answer sheet.

Column A Column B
A.0.189 mole
Compute the mass of the following : B. 1,200 g
____1.10 moles of MgSO4 C.0.103 mole
____2. 2.5 moles of KI D. 0.09 mole
____3. 0.50 moles of AgNO3 E.415 g
F.85 g
G. 75 g
Compute the moles of the following
____4. 25g of (NH4)2 SO4
____5. 25g of Fe(NO3)3

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 Activity 3
Mole, Mass, and Molecule/Particle Computation

How do we compute for the Number of mole, Mass and Number of

molecule/particle of certain substances and elements? Study the following.

1. Aspartame (C14H18N2O5) is synthetic table sugar substitute in food and drinks.

If a food product, needs 0.25g of C14H18N2O5 to sweeten the Chemitria
cupcake, and you ate this food product, how many molecules of aspartame
have you eaten?

Solution: Compute the molar mass. Using dimensional analysis, put the given
mass and use one mole of aspartame over the molar mass then multiply to the
Avogadro’s number divided by one mole of aspartame.

C=14x 12=168
H= 18 x 1= 18
N= 2x 14= 28
O= 5 x 16= 80
294 g = molar mass

0.25g C14H18N2O5 x 1 mole of C14H18N2O5 x 6.02x 1023 moleculesC14H18N2O5

294 g C14H18N2O5 1 mole of C14H18N2O5

= 5.12 x 1020 molecules of Aspartame (C14H18N2O5 )

2. A cancer patient needs to increase his ascorbic acid( C6H8O6) intake to fight
cancer cells.
a.) How many moles of Ascorbic acid does he need to complete the doctor’s
prescription of 13.0 g of intravenous ascorbic acid everyday for one month?
b.) How many molecules of ascorbic acid does he need everyday to fight the
cancer cells?

Solution:
a.) Compute for the molar mass. Multiply and divide 13.0 g with the
conversion factor of one mole over the molar mass. Since in one
month there are approximately 30 days just multiply the computed
number of mole to 30.

(Ans.= 2.22moles of Ascorbic Acid intake for 1 month).

b.) Use the computed value of moles in a day above which is 0.074 mole
since the question mentioned is every day. The mole value then is
multiplied to the Avogadro’s number which is 6.02 x10 23 molecule/
particle.

( Ans = 4.455 x1022 molecules of Ascorbic Acid( C6H8O6) ).

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 Assessment 3

Try this! The Chemist’s Mole

Direction: Read and understand the given word problem and apply the concepts you
learn on how to compute the number of mole, mass and particles present in a
substance. Show your complete solution (given, unknown, formula,
solution/substitution and final answer with complete unit).

1. During exercise, lactic acid (C3H6O3) forms in the muscles causing muscle
cramps. If 5 g of lactic acid concentrate in your leg muscles, how many moles
of lactic acid(C3H6O3 ) are causing you pain?

2. Paraffin( C22H46) is a wax used in candle-making. During combustion, a 20.0 g

candle produces 1.42 moles of CO2. How many molecules of CO2 are released
in the atmosphere after using the candle

What I have learned

In this activity, you shall now answer the following questions to
check your understanding of the concepts that you have learned.

Direction: Complete the table with the needed information. Use your periodic table.

Substance Molar Mass Mass (g) Number of Number of

(g/mol) Moles Particles
Carbon
Dioxide (CO2) 44 2.5

Gold(Au) 1

Glucose
(C6H12O6) 360 1.205x1024
Calcium
Fluoride(CaF2) 3
Nitrogen
gas(N2) 28 140

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 What I can do
How did you find the preceding activities? Was it easy? I am sure
it was. In the next activity, you are going to apply the Mole concept to
solve real life problems.
Direction: Answer the question below based on how far you understood the
concept of moles. Elaborate you answer through an example. Write your
answer in your answer sheet.

1. How important is mole concepts to people like vendors, cooks, doctors, and
students like you?

Assessment
Now that you have a deeper understanding of the topic, you are
now ready to answer the following assessment.

Direction: Read and understand carefully the following questions. Choose the letter
of the best answer and write it in your answer sheet.

1. Why is a mole concept important?

A. It is useful when converting between grams and atoms or molecules.
B. It gives convenient way to express large numbers.
C. It can be applied to any type of particle representative
D. All of the above

2. Which of the following units is used in expressing the amount of substance in terms
of the number of particles?
A. liter B. mole C. gram D. Celsius

3. The presence of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in the atmosphere causes acid rain. Calculate
the number of moles of a 500g of Sulfur Dioxide in air.
A. 10.02 mole B. 7.81 mole C. 9.20 mole D. 8.82 mole

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4.My brother Wigan, chews areca nut popularly known as “betel nut” with betel leaf
and slake lime(Calcium Hydroxide-CaOH). He used 5 grams of the CaOH while
chewing the betel nut. Calculate the moles of CaOH that he used if its molar mass is
57 g/mole).
A.0.045 moles B. 0.078moles C.0.088 moles D. 0.098moles

5. How many particles are there in one mole of any kind of substance?
A. 3.01 x 1023 B. 3.01 x 1024 C. 6.02 x 1023 D. 6.02 x 1024

6. Moth balls (paradichlorobenzene-C6H4Cl2) are used as cockroach repellant. It is

often placed inside the cabinet. If 1 piece of moth ball weighs 5.0 g and your mother
put 3 pieces in your cabinet, how many molecules of paradichlorobenzene-C6H4Cl2
(Molar Mass= 147.00 g/mol) will be circulating inside your cabinet considering all the
moth balls have sublimed?
A. 6.02 x 1022 molecules of C6H4Cl2 B. 6.02 x 1023 molecules of C6H4Cl2
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C. 6.14 x 10 molecules of C6H4Cl2 D. 6.14 x 1023 molecules of C6H4Cl2

7. Methane (CH4 Molar Mass= 16.4 g/mole) is one of the greenhouse gases. If 32.08g
of CH4 is released in the atmosphere, how many molecules of CH4 are added in the
atmosphere?
A.1.20 x 1024 B. 6.02 x 1024 C. 1.20 x 1023 D. 6.02 x 1023

8. Ethyl Butanoate (C3H7COOC2H5) is the substance responsible for the aroma of

pineapple. What is the molar mass of ethyl butanoate?
A.118.00 g/mole B.120.12 g/mole C.117.12 g/mole D.116.18 g/mole

9. People usually use hydrogen peroxide (H2O2 Molar Mass= 34.02 g/mole) to clean
their wounds. If Cheska used 1.0 g of hydrogen peroxide, to clean her wound, how
many moles of H2O2 did she use?
A. 0.035 mole B. 0.029 mole C. 0.030 mole D. 0.025 mole

10. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3 Molar Mass=100.09 g/mole) is an antacid used to

neutralize extra acid in the stomach. Lorie is prescribed by the doctor to take 250mg-
tablet of CaCO3 three times a day. How many moles of CaCO3 will Lorie consume for
3 days?
A. 0.0252 moles B. 0.0242 moles C. 0.0225 moles D. 0.0235 moles

11. People usually use hydrogen peroxide (H2O2 Molar mass=34.02 g/mole) to clean
their wounds. If Immaya used 0.029 mole of H2O2 to clean her wound, how many
grams did she use?
A.1.0 g B. 3.0 g C.2.0 g D.1.5 g

12.When Filipinos cook adobo, they usually use Vinegar that contains Acetic
Acid,HC2H3O2(Molar mass =60g/mole). Bugan used 100g of the substance in her
adobo. How many moles of Acetic acid did she use?
A.1mole B.1.4 mole C.1.5 mole D.1.6 mole

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13. What do you expect to observe in a “Mole Exhibit of Different Substances?
A. different kind of elements
B. different colors of substances
C. showcase of 1 mole of different elements having different masses
D. showcase of 1 mole of different substances having the same masses

14. Cheska measured the mass of 10 pieces of each of the following materials: marble,
pebble, and ballpen cap. What will be her findings based on the data she obtained?

Table 1. Data on Mass

Materials( 10 pieces) Mass (g)
Marble 50
Pebble 35
Ballpen cap 20

A. different materials have different masses

B. Materials of different kinds differ in amount, color, and texture.
C. The same number of materials has different colors and appearance.
D. The same number of materials of different kinds has different masses.

15. How can the knowledge about mole be useful for environmentalist?
A. Mole concept can be used in environmental monitoring.
B. It gives information on the most dangerous pollutant in the atmosphere
C. It gives a feedback on the kinds of pollutants present in the atmosphere
D. Mole concept can be used in quantifying the amount of particles released in
the atmosphere.

Additional activity
This activity will strengthen your knowledge
about the lesson.
Direction: A. Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and write FALSE if the
statement is incorrect.

_______1. One mole of water (H2O) is equivalent to 6.02x1023 molecules.

_______2. One mole of different substances have different masses.

_______3. Different substances having the same number of particles have the same

masses.

_______4. The mass of a substance is computed by dividing the molar mass by its

number of moles.

_______5. Moles are computed by dividing the given mass by its molar mass.
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Direction: B. Complete the following concept map with the appropriate terms using
the following words: ions, Avogadro’s number, mole, molecules, particles, mass,
g/mole(molar mass), atoms.

Matter

is made up of
1._________
_
which may be
2.__________ 3.__________ 4.__________
_
whose amount may be expressed in terms of
whose mass 6.________
5._________ is expressed in

equal to
7.___________

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Additional Activity
B.
Matter
particles
Ions atoms molecules
mole g/mole
Avogadro’s
Number
What I know Assessment 2 Assessment
1.D 1. B 1.D
2.B 2. D 2.B
3.B 3. E 3.B
4.C 4. A 4.C
5.C 5. C 5.C
6.C 6.C
7.A Assessment 3 7.A
8.D 8.D
9.B 1) 0.056Mole of Lactic Acid(C3H6O3) 9.B
10.C 10.C
11.A 2) 8.55x1023 Molecules of CO2 11.A
12.D 12.D
13.C What I have learned 13.C
14.D Subs Molar Mass Number Number of 14.D
15.D Mass(g/ (g) of Moles particles 15.D
mol
Assessment1 CO2 44 110 2.5 1.505x1024 Additional activity
1.160 g A.
2. 170 g Au 197 197 1 6.02x1023 1.True
3. 639 g C6H22O6 180 360 2 1.205x1024 2.True
4. 158 g CaF2 78 234 3 1.806x1024 3.False
5. 132 g 4. False
N2 28 140 5 3.010x1024 5. True
Answer Key
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Lahorra, Judith F. Marcaida, Ma.Regaele A.Olarte, Estrella C.Osorio,Digna
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Clark H.Metcalfe, John E. Williams, Joseph F. Castka, Modern Chemistry, New York,
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DepEd CAR LR #: 1489-13-21-MELCS

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