The gram formula mass of a compound is 48 grams. the mass of 1.0 moles of this compound is

(1) 1.0g
(2) 4.8g
(3) 48g
(4) 480g

The mass of 1.0 moles of this compound is (3) 48g.

Explanation:

For example :

μ(H) =

μ(O) = ⇒ The gram formula mass of water is:

2 [ μ(H) ] + μ(O) =

So 1 mole of water contains 18 grams of water.

In the exercise, the gram formula mass of a compound is 48 grams. Therefore, 1 mole of the compound contains 48 g of compound.

Finally, the correct option is (3) 48g

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