Question

By how many times is an atom of sulphur heavier than an atom of carbon?

• A. 32 times
• B. 12 times
• C. $\frac{8}{3}$ times
• D. $\frac{12}{32}$ times

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{8}{3}$ times

Mass of a sulphur atom = 32 u
Mass of a carbon atom = 12 u
An atom of sulphur is $\frac{32}{12}$ i.e., $\frac{8}{3}$ times heavier than an atom of carbon.