Moles of Gold per cubic mile

[From: ] [author: ] [Date: 11-10-02] [Hit: ]

The Atlantic Ocean contains about 8.5 lb (1 lb=454 g) of gold per cubic mile. How many moles of gold are there per cubic mile?

Mol.mass of Au = 197g/mol

(8.5lb x 454g/lb) / 197g/mol = 19.6 moles of gold / mile³

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