Compounds A, B, and C Have Molecular Weights of 10

question 65

Multiple Choice

Compounds A, B, and C have molecular weights of 10, 50, and 100, respectively. If 5 grams of each compound were put into 1 liter of water, which compound will have the greatest molar concentration?

• A) Compound A
• B) Compound B
• C) Compound C
• D) All will have the same molar concentration.

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