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In a chemical reaction, the mass of the products is equal to the mass of the reactants consumed. Are the moles of product equal to the moles of reactant consumed? Explain your answer.
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A mole is a unit of measurement used in chemistry to express amounts of a chemical substance. It is defined as exactly 6.02214076×10^23 particles, which may be atoms, molecules, ions, or electrons. Show more…
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