Electrons Are Collected by Removing Them from the Atoms in a Sample

question 43

Multiple Choice

Electrons are collected by removing them from the atoms in a sample of water vapor (H₂O, molecular mass 18 u) . If every hydrogen atom has lost an electron in the process, what is the mass of the sample if a charge of magnitude 1.0 C was collected?

• A) 62 µg
• B) 370 µg
• C) 93 µg
• D) 180 µg

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Definitions:

Diethyl Ether

A highly volatile, flammable organic compound used as a solvent and once popular as an anesthetic, with a characteristic ether smell.

Concentrated HI

Refers to a high concentration of hydroiodic acid, a strong acid and reducing agent commonly used in chemical reactions.

Iodomethane

A chemical compound consisting of one iodine atom bound to a methane molecule, used in organic synthesis as a source of iodide.

Major Organic Product

The primary substance formed in the greatest amount during a chemical reaction, especially in the context of organic chemistry.