Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Compared to mass of 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

Oxygen has atomic mass approximately 16 amu while hydrogen has atomic mass approximately 1 amu. Therefore, an oxygen atom is 16 times heavier than a hydrogen atom.

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