Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

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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Explanation

The atomic mass of Hydrogen is approximately 1, while the atomic mass of Oxygen is approximately 16. Therefore, an oxygen atom is roughly 16 times more massive than a hydrogen atom. This ratio is fundamental to the calculation of molecular weights.