How many times an atom of sulphur is heavier than an atom of carbon?Select an answerA32 timesB12 timesC8/3 timesD12/32 times
Question
How many times an atom of sulphur is heavier than an atom of carbon?
Select an answer
A 32 times
B 12 times
C 8/3 times
D 12/32 times
Solution
To answer this question, we need to know the atomic weights of both sulfur and carbon.
The atomic weight of carbon (C) is approximately 12 atomic mass units (amu). The atomic weight of sulfur (S) is approximately 32 atomic mass units (amu).
To find out how many times heavier an atom of sulfur is than an atom of carbon, we divide the atomic weight of sulfur by the atomic weight of carbon.
So, 32 (S) ÷ 12 (C) = 2.67 times.
Therefore, none of the options A, B, C, D are correct. The atom of sulfur is approximately 2.67 times heavier than an atom of carbon.
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