Question

mathematical representations quick check
the atomic mass of titanium is 48 u. which statement about titanium and carbon is correct? (1 point)
the mass of one carbon atom is equivalent to the mass of four titanium atoms.
the mass of one titanium atom is equivalent to the mass of four carbon atoms.
the mass of one titanium atom is equivalent to the mass of eight carbon atoms.
the mass of one carbon atom is equivalent to the mass of two titanium atoms.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the atomic mass of carbon

The atomic mass of carbon is \(12\ u\).

Step2: Analyze each option

• Option 1: Mass of 4 titanium atoms \(=4\times48 = 192\ u\), mass of 1 carbon atom \(= 12\ u\). \(12

eq192\).

• Option 2: Mass of 4 carbon atoms \(=4\times12=48\ u\), mass of 1 titanium atom \( = 48\ u\). \(48 = 48\).
• Option 3: Mass of 8 carbon atoms \(=8\times12 = 96\ u\), mass of 1 titanium atom \(=48\ u\). \(48

eq96\).

• Option 4: Mass of 2 titanium atoms \(=2\times48=96\ u\), mass of 1 carbon atom \(=12\ u\). \(12

eq96\).

Answer:

The mass of one titanium atom is equivalent to the mass of four carbon atoms.