Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Compared to the mass of a hydrogen atom, the mass of an oxygen atom is _____ times greater

  1. 8

  2. 12

  3. 16

  4. 32
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A hydrogen atom has approximately 1 atomic mass unit (amu), while an oxygen atom has approximately 16 amu. This ratio of 16:1 means oxygen is 16 times more massive than hydrogen.

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