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The formula for water is H₂O meaning there are 2 Hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen. What is the atomic mass of one molecule to the nearest hundredth?

A) 17.99
B) 16.99
C) 15.99
D) 18.99

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Answer :


{ \bf\implies 17.99u}

Explanation:

  • We know that water is the combination of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atoms.

To find atomic mass of water (
\bf{H_2O})

  • Atomic mass of Hydrogen × 2 + Atomic mass of oxygen × 1

We know that,

  • Atomic mass of Hydrogen = 1
  • Atomic mass of Oxygen = 15.99


\mapsto1 × 2 + 15.99 × 1


\mapsto2 + 15.99


\mapsto 17.99u Ans.

Additional information :

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