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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The formula for calculating molar mass includes:
Options
A Only molecular weight
B Sum of atomic masses of all atoms in the compound
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C Empirical weight
D Volume ratio
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The molar mass of a compound is calculated by summing the atomic masses of all the atoms present in its chemical formula. The atomic masses are taken from the periodic table.

Hint

It's a sum of the individual atomic masses that make up the compound.

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