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Atoms And Molecules

Question
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Atomic mass of C-12 is 12 u. On the basis of mole concept, express 1 u into grams.

Solution
space space space space space space space 1 straight u space equals space 1 divided by 12 space th space of space 1 space atom space of space straight C space minus space 12
1 space mole space of space straight C minus 12 space equals space 12 space grams
12 space grams space of space straight C minus 12 space equals space 6.023 space cross times space 10 to the power of 23 space atoms
or space space space 6.023 space cross times space 10 to the power of 23 space atoms space of space straight C minus 12 space equals space 12 space grams
space space space space space space space One space atom space of space straight C minus 12 space equals space fraction numerator 12 over denominator 6.023 space cross times space 10 to the power of 23 end fraction straight g
therefore space space 1 space straight u space equals space fraction numerator 12 over denominator 6.023 space cross times space 10 to the power of 23 end fraction cross times 1 over 12 space equals space 1.660302 space cross times space 10 to the power of negative 24 end exponent g r a m s