Question

Atomic mass of an element expressed in grams is called :

• A. Gram atomic mass
• B. Net atomic weight
• C. Molecular mass
• D. Gram molecular mass

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Gram atomic mass

The explanation for the correct option:

Option A is correct

• The atomic mass of an element expressed in grams is called Gram atomic mass.
• It is the atomic weight of periodic table elements in grams.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

Option B is incorrect

The total weight of any atom is known as the net atomic weight.

Option C is incorrect

The mass of the molecule is known as the molecular mass of that molecule.

Option D is incorrect

The masses in grams of one mole of a molecular is known as the gram molecular mass of that substance.