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CHM 101 Errors and Stoichiometry Objective Question

Question

What is a mole?
Options
A The mass of one atom
B The amount of substance that contains as many particles as there are in exactly 12 g of carbon-12 isotope
Correct Answer
C The volume of one molecule
D The number of protons in an atom
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A mole is the amount of substance that contains as many atoms, molecules or other particles as there are in exactly 12 g of carbon-12 isotope.

Hint

The notes define a mole based on carbon-12.

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