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Molar Masses — Quiz

Question 10 • Chemistry

Magnesium and iron are metallic elements. How does a mole of magnesium compare with a mole of iron?

Answer
A
They both have the same mass.
B
A mole of iron has more atoms.
C
A mole of magnesium has more mass.
D
They both have the same number of atoms.

Explanation

A mole of any element contains the same number of atoms: about 6.02 × 10²³. Magnesium and iron therefore have the same number of atoms in one mole, although a mole of iron has more mass because iron atoms are heavier.

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