How Many Nitrate Ions Are in 24

question 24

Multiple Choice

How many nitrate ions are in 24.4 grams of Ca(NO₃) ₂?

• A)1.79 × 10²³ nitrate ions
• B)0.149 nitrate ions
• C)1.47 × 10²⁵ nitrate ions
• D)8.95 × 10²² nitrate ions
• E)0.297 nitrate ions

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