If we consider 1/6th in place of 1/12th mass of carbon atom as the relative atomic mass unit, the mass of one mole of a substance will:
Correct answer: B. Increase two-fold.
- A. Decrease to half.
- B. Increase two-fold.
- C. Decrease quarter-fold.
- D. Become fractional.
Explanation
The relative atomic mass unit is based on the mass of carbon-12. If we change the basis to 1/6th of the carbon atom's mass instead of 1/12th, the unit becomes larger. Consequently, the number of these larger units in a mole decreases, effectively doubling the mass of one mole of a substance. Therefore, the mass of a mole would increase two-fold. Options A and C incorrectly suggest decreases, while Option D incorrectly suggests a fractional result, which is not applicable in this context.
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