What is the molecular mass of oxygen? |
30 32 16 34 |
32 |
The correct answer is option 2. 32. The molecular mass of oxygen (\(O_2\)) can be calculated by adding the atomic masses of its constituent atoms. The atomic mass of oxygen (O) is approximately 16.00 atomic mass units (amu). Since oxygen exists as a diatomic molecule (\(O_2\)), we need to multiply the atomic mass of oxygen by 2: \[ \text{Molecular mass of } O_2 = 2 \times 16.00 \text{ amu} = 32.00 \text{ amu} \] Therefore, the molecular mass of oxygen (\(O_2\)) is 32.00 atomic mass units. |