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Which one will have maximum numbers of water molecules?

Options

A

18 molecules of water

B

1.8 grams of water

C

18 moles of water

D

18 grams of water

Correct Answer :

18 moles of water

Solution :

The correct option is 18 moles of water.

To determine which option contains the maximum number of water molecules, we can calculate or express the number of water molecules in each of the given choices. Let us evaluate them step-by-step:

1. 18 molecules of water:
This option contains exactly 18 individual molecules of water (18 molecules).

2. 1.8 grams of water:
First, we find the number of moles. The molar mass of water (H2O) is approximately 18 g/mol.
Number of moles = MassMolar Mass=1.8 g18 g/mol=0.1 mole.
Since 1 mole of any substance contains Avogadro's number (NA6.022×1023) of molecules, the number of molecules here is:
Number of molecules = 0.1×NA=6.022×1022 molecules.

3. 18 grams of water:
Number of moles = 18 g18 g/mol=1 mole.
Number of molecules = 1×NA=6.022×1023 molecules.

4. 18 moles of water:
By definition, 18 moles of water contains:
Number of molecules = 18×NA=18×6.022×10231.084×1025 molecules.

Comparing the quantities:
- 18 molecules (18 molecules)
- 1.8 grams of water (6.022×1022 molecules)
- 18 grams of water (6.022×1023 molecules)
- 18 moles of water (1.084×1025 molecules)

Thus, 18 moles of water contains by far the largest number of water molecules.

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