Question

calculate the mass in grams of 1 neutron given the following conversion factors: 1 n^0 = 1.008665 amu, and 1 amu = 1.660538×10^(-24) g. use units to set up this problem. the first conversion tells us the mass of a neutron in amu. we just have to convert amu into 1 using the second conversion factor. 2 3 (----------)(----------) = 4 g/n^0 1 n^0 1 amu a. grams b. moles c. 1.008665 amu d. 1 n^0 e. 1.660538×10^(-24) g f. 1 amu g. 1.674927×10^(-24) h. 6.074327×10^23 i. 6.02214×10^23 j. 1.00866

Explanation:

Step1: Identify unit to convert to

We need to convert amu into grams as per the problem. So the answer for 1 is A. grams.

Step2: Identify mass of neutron in amu

The mass of 1 neutron is given as 1.008665 amu. So the answer for 2 is C. 1.008665 amu.

Step3: Identify conversion factor for amu to grams

The conversion factor from amu to grams is 1.660538×10⁻²⁴ g per 1 amu. So the answer for 3 is E. 1.660538×10⁻²⁴ g.

Step4: Calculate mass of neutron in grams

Multiply the mass of neutron in amu by the conversion factor: (1.008665 amu)×(1.660538×10⁻²⁴ g/amu)=1.674927×10⁻²⁴ g. So the answer for 4 is G. 1.674927×10⁻²⁴.

Answer:

1. A. grams
2. C. 1.008665 amu
3. E. 1.660538×10⁻²⁴ g
4. G. 1.674927×10⁻²⁴