Chapter 8, Problem 6E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The number of particles present in $1\text{mol}$ of silicon atoms is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

A mole of a substance is defined as the same number of particles of the substance as present in $12\text{g}$ of 12 $\text{C}$. The number of particles present in one mole of a substance is $6.023\times {10}^{23}$ particle.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The number of particles present in $1\text{mol}$ of silane molecules is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

A mole of a substance is defined as the same number of particles of the substance as present in $12\text{g}$ of 12 $\text{C}$. The number of particles present in one mole of a substance is $6.023\times {10}^{23}$ particle.