The Mass of Mercury (Hg), a Liquid at Room Temperature

question 32

Multiple Choice

The mass of mercury (Hg) , a liquid at room temperature, is 200.6 amu\mol. A 200.6 gram sample of mercury is heated until it boils. What is the mass of one mole of mercury vapor (gas) ?

• A)200.6 or it wouldn’t be a gas
• B)the same as Avogadro's number
• C)the same as when it is a liquid
• D)none of the answers are correct

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