Which Statement Based on the Mole Concept Is Not Correct

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which statement based on the mole concept is not correct?

• A)The molar mass of a diatomic element is its atomic weight in grams times two.
• B)The number of atoms in one mole of platinum is the same as the number of atoms in one mole of uranium.
• C)One mole of sodium chloride,NaCl,contains the same number of ions as one mole of calcium sulfate,CaSO₄.
• D)One mole of methane,CH₄,contains the same number of atoms as one mole of carbon dioxide,CO₂.
• E)One mole of bromine,Br₂,contains the same number of molecules as one mole of propane,C₃H₈.

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