If it takes three carbon atoms to equal the mass of one chlorine atom,what weight of chlorine do you need to equal the number of atoms in one kilogram of carbon?
A)1/3 of a kg
B)30 kg
C)1 kg
D)3 kg
E)6 kg

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If three carbon atoms equal the mass of one chlorine atom, it means that one chlorine atom has three times the mass of one carbon atom. Therefore, to have the same number of atoms in one kilogram of carbon, we need 1/3 of a kilogram of chlorine (1 kg/3).

If It Takes Three Carbon Atoms to Equal the Mass