Hydrogen Atom and Mole Calculation: How Many Hydrogen Atoms in One Mole?

So the answer is 2 x 6.02x1023, or 12.04x1023.In summary, A mole is a number, like a dozen. Just like there are 12 shoes in a dozen pairs of shoes, there are 6.02x1023 hydrogen atoms in one mole of hydrogen molecules. This means that there are 2 hydrogen atoms in one molecule and 12.04x1023 hydrogen atoms in one mole of hydrogen molecules.
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Sace Ver
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Homework Statement


How many hydrogen atoms are there in one mole of hydrogen molecules?

Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution



Is there 6.02x1023 hydrogen atoms in one mole?
Is that correct?
 
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Almost. A mole is just a number, like a dozen. What if I said, "How many shoes are there in a dozen pairs of shoes?" This question is like that. How many hydrogen atoms are in a hydrogen molecule?
 
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phyzguy said:
Almost. A mole is just a number, like a dozen. What if I said, "How many shoes are there in a dozen pairs of shoes?" This question is like that. How many hydrogen atoms are in a hydrogen molecule?
Would there be 2 atoms in one molecule?
 
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Yes. Someone must have told you, it's impossible to guess.
 
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epenguin said:
Yes. Someone must have told you, it's impossible to guess.
Haha.
 
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Sace Ver said:
Would there be 2 atoms in one molecule?

Yes. So how many hydrogen atoms are there in a mole of hydrogen molecules?
 
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phyzguy said:
Yes. So how many hydrogen atoms are there in a mole of hydrogen molecules?
Would that be 2 multiplied by Avogadro's constant?
 
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Yes.
 

FAQ: Hydrogen Atom and Mole Calculation: How Many Hydrogen Atoms in One Mole?

What is a hydrogen atom?

A hydrogen atom is the simplest and most abundant chemical element in the universe. It consists of one proton and one electron, with a neutral charge.

How many hydrogen atoms are in a mole?

One mole of any substance contains 6.02 x 10^23 particles, also known as Avogadro's number. Therefore, in one mole of hydrogen atoms, there are 6.02 x 10^23 hydrogen atoms.

How is a mole of hydrogen atoms different from a mole of any other element?

A mole of any element contains the same number of particles, 6.02 x 10^23. However, the mass of one mole of each element will differ based on their atomic weights. For example, one mole of hydrogen atoms has a mass of 1 gram, while one mole of carbon atoms has a mass of 12 grams.

What is the significance of hydrogen atoms in chemistry?

Hydrogen atoms play a crucial role in chemistry because they are the building blocks of most chemical compounds. They are highly reactive and can form bonds with other elements, making them essential for creating and sustaining life.

How are hydrogen atoms and moles related to each other?

Hydrogen atoms and moles are related through Avogadro's number. One mole of any substance, including hydrogen atoms, contains 6.02 x 10^23 particles. This allows scientists to easily convert between the number of particles and moles in a given sample.

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