Basic chemistry: atomic mass of oxygen (standard isotope) For elemental oxygen, identify the standard atomic mass used for O in calculations (approximate integer). Choose the correct value.
Mechanical Engineering
Thermodynamics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A12
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B14
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C16
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D32
Answer
Correct Answer: 16
Explanation
ConceptThe atomic mass of oxygen is approximately 16 u for the common isotope O-16. (Note: 32 u refers to the molecular mass of O2.)
Final Answer16