Here is a general way to convert moles to grams.

Given: What is the mass, in grams, of 2 moles of water?

Since 18.0 grams = 1.0 moles of water, we can construct a conversion factor for changing moles of water to grams. The numerator of the conversion factor equals the denominator.

Notice that moles cancel giving the answer in grams.


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