When 1 g of a metal is oxidized, the resulting oxide has a mass that is

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When a metal is oxidized, it reacts with oxygen to form an oxide compound. This means that the resulting mass of the oxide will be greater than the original mass of the metal. Therefore, the correct answer is C - the mass of the resulting oxide will be more than 1 g. This is true for all metals, so the answer is not dependent on the particular type of metal being oxidized.

When 1 G of a Metal Is Oxidized, the Resulting