What Is the Mass of an Oxygen Atom, O, in Grams

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the mass of an oxygen atom, O, in grams? (1 amu = 1.661 × 10^-24 g)

• A) 16 grams
• B) 1.661 × grams
• C) 2.66 × grams
• D) none of the above

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