Calculate the mass in grams for a single molecule of carbon dioxide, CO₂ (given that MM = 44.01 g/mol).

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Strategy Plan STEP 1: What unit is asked for in the answer? STEP 2: What given value is related to the answer? STEP 3: What unit factor(s) should we apply? By definition, 1 mol CO₂ = 6.02 x 10²3 molecules. Thus, the unit factors are shown in Step 3. Unit Analysis Map given value 44.01 g CO₂ 1 mol CO₂ Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: unit factor 1 mol CO₂ 6.02 x 1023 molecules CO₂ g CO₂/molecule CO₂ 44.01 g CO₂/1 mol CO₂ 1 mol CO₂ 6.02 x 1023 molecules CO2 g CO₂ molecule CO₂ or 6.02 x 1023 molecules CO₂ 1 mol CO₂