White sand is made of silica (silicon dioxide, or SiO2), which has a density of 2.20 g/cm3. How many silicon atoms are in a spherical grain of sand 0.455 mm in diameter?

Given : Density of silica = 2.20 g/cm3 And diameter of grain of sand = 0.455 mm

Answered: White sand is made of silica (silicon…

Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337399074

Author:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

Publisher:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

Chapter2: Atoms Molecules And Ions

Section2.8: Instrumental Analysis: Determining Compound Formulas

Problem 3.4ACP: Given that the density of argon is 1.78 g/L under standard conditions of temperature and pressure,...

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Concept explainers

Question

White sand is made of silica (silicon dioxide, or SiO₂), which has a density of 2.20 g/cm³. How many silicon atoms are in a spherical grain of sand 0.455 mm in diameter?

Expert Solution

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 1 images

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Follow-up Questions

Read through expert solutions to related follow-up questions below.

Follow-up Question

White sand is made of silica (silicon dioxide, or SiO₂), which has a density of 2.20 g/cm³. How many silicon atoms are in a spherical grain of sand 0.199 mm in diameter?

Solution

by Bartleby Expert

SEE SOLUTION

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions