Chemistry-Atomic & Molecular Mass

NEET Chemistry Atomic & Molecular Mass Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): The atomic mass of argon is approximately 40 g/mol. | Reason (R): Argon has isotopes with atomic masses of 36, 38, and 40, with the most abundant isotope being the one with an atomic mass of 40.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The assertion and reason are both true. The atomic mass of argon is approximately 40 g/mol because the most abundant isotope is 40Ar, which constitutes 99.600% of natural argon.

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