Diamond Is a Pure Form of the Element Carbon

question 76

Multiple Choice

Diamond is a pure form of the element carbon.If a 2 carat diamond has a mass of 0.396 g,how many carbon atoms are contained in this diamond?

• A)3.97 × 10²² atoms
• B)6.58 × 10⁻²⁵ atoms
• C)1.99 × 10²³ atoms
• D)1.99 × 10²² atoms
• E)2.38 × 10²³ atoms

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