Determine the number of moles of C5H12 that are contained in 357.4 g of the compound.

Answer: 4.96 moles

Explanation:

C5H12 is the chemical formula for pentane, the fifth member of the alkane family.

Given that,

number of moles of C5H12 = ?

Mass in grams = 357.4 g

Molar mass of C5H12 = ?

To get the molar mass of C5H12, use the atomic mass of carbon = 12g; and Hydrogen = 1g

i. e C5H12 = (12 x 5) + (1 x 12)

= 60g + 12g

= 72g/mol

Now, apply the formula

Number of moles = Mass / molar mass

Number of moles = 357.4g / 72g/mol

= 4.96 moles

Thus, 4.96 moles of C5H12 that are contained in 357.4 g of the compound.