What is the total mass, in grams, of 6 moles of carbon atoms? (Atomic mass of carbon = 12.011 g/mol)

• A. 36.033 g
• B. 18.017 g
• C. 2.002 g
• D. 72.066 g

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the given information: number of moles of carbon atoms (6 moles) and the atomic mass of carbon (12.011 g/mol).
2. Recall that the mass of a substance can be found by multiplying the number of moles by the molar mass (atomic mass for elements). The formula is: \(\text{mass} = \text{moles} \times \text{molar mass}\).
3. Substitute the given values into the formula: \(\text{mass} = 6 \text{ moles} \times 12.011 \text{ g/mol}\).
4. Perform the multiplication to find the total mass in grams (do not calculate the final number here, just set up the expression).
5. Interpret the result as the total mass of 6 moles of carbon atoms in grams.