Why does one mole of carbon atoms have a smaller mass than one mole of sulfur atoms?

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Victor Stevenson

6 July, 12:03

Why does one mole of carbon atoms have a smaller mass than one mole of sulfur atoms?

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Darien · Answer 1

To determine this, you can look at the molecular weight of that particular atom which is found on the periodic table. Carbon has a molar mass of 12.01 grams / mole. Sulfur has a molar mass of 32.06 grams / mole. This means one mole of carbon weighs 12.01 grams and one mole of sulfur weighs 32.06 grams. Therefore, one mole of carbon atoms has a smaller mss than one mole of sulfur atoms.