What Is the Approximate Mass of a Carbon Atom in Atomic

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate mass of a carbon atom in atomic mass units (amu) ? How about a carbon dioxide molecule?

• A)A carbon atom has a mass of about 12 amu.Carbon dioxide would then have a mass of 28 amu.
• B)A carbon atom has a mass of about 6 amu.Carbon dioxide would then have a mass of 32 amu.
• C)A carbon atom has a mass of about 12 amu.Carbon dioxide would then have a mass of 44 amu.
• D)A carbon atom has a mass of about 6 amu.Carbon dioxide would then have a mass of 22 amu.

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Mathematical Equality

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