The term molecular weight is a term used by biochemists that refers to A)the density of a particle. B)a dimensionless quantity that is defined as the ratio of the mass of the particle to 1/12 the mass of a ¹²C atom. C)Daltons divided by the mass of a hydrogen atom. D)all of the above E)none of the above

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Molecular weight is defined as the ratio of the mass of a particle to 1/12 the mass of a ¹²C atom, which is dimensionless. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Options A and C are incorrect as they do not accurately define molecular weight. Option D is incorrect as it includes all the given options, but not all of them are correct. Option E is incorrect as it suggests that none of the given options are correct, which is untrue.

The Term Molecular Weight Is a Term Used by Biochemists