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.

Q: 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.

Concept The 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 Answer 16

Difficulty: Easy

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Correct Answer: 16

Explanation:

Concept
The 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 Answer
16

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