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What is the symbol for the SI unit of mole, and how is the mole defined?

Options

  1. Amol; It is defined as the amount of a substance that contains as many particles or entities as there are atoms
  2. Bmol; It is defined as the amount of a substance that contains 6.02 x 10 23 particles.
  3. Cmo; It is defined as the amount of a substance that contains 1 g of the substance.
  4. Dml; It is defined as the amount of a substance that contains 1 liter of the substance.

Correct answer

A. mol; It is defined as the amount of a substance that contains as many particles or entities as there are atoms

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) mol; It is defined as the amount of a substance that contains as many particles or entities as there are atoms in exactly 12 g (0.012 kg) of the 12C isotope.

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