Which of the Following Is the Best Explanation of Why

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best explanation of why the mass of an atom is usually expressed in atomic mass units rather than grams?

• A)An atomic mass unit is only used for carbon-12
• B)The mass of one milliliter of water is one gram
• C)The mass in grams is not known for atoms
• D)The mass of an atom in grams is inconveniently small
• E)Metric units such as grams are not applicable to atoms

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Definitions:

Labor Force

The total number of people who are eligible and available to work, including both the employed and the unemployed seeking employment.

Frictional Unemployment

A form of unemployment that occurs when people are between jobs or are entering the workforce for the first time.

Unemployment Rate

The volume of the labor force that is jobless yet engaged in the act of looking for work.

Unemployment Insurance

A government program that provides temporary financial assistance to individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, helping to mitigate the economic effects of unemployment.