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To the nearest whole number, what is the mass of one mole of water?

  • A. 16 g/mol
  • B. 18 g/mol
  • C. 20 g/mol
  • D. 22 g/mol
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The molar mass of water (Hâ‚‚O) is calculated by adding the atomic masses of two hydrogen atoms (each with a molar mass of approximately 1 g/mol) and one oxygen atom (with a molar mass of approximately 16 g/mol). Therefore, the molar mass of water is approximately 18 g/mol, making choice B the correct answer. Choice A (16 g/mol) is incorrect because it represents the molar mass of oxygen, not water. Choices C (20 g/mol) and D (22 g/mol) are incorrect as they do not correspond to the molar mass of water.