There are 5.0x10$^{19}$ atoms in a grain of sand. The average volume of a grain of sand is 0.00947 mm$^3$. How many atoms are in 1.2 cm$^3$ of sand?
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- Number of atoms in a grain of sand: \(5.0 \times 10^{19}\) atoms - Average volume of a grain of sand: \(0.00947 \, \text{mm}^3\) - Volume of sand to find the number of atoms in: \(1.2 \, \text{cm}^3\) Show more…
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