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  • Oxygen vs. Hydrogen: Understanding Atomic Mass and Molar Weight
    Here's how to figure that out:

    * Atomic Mass: The atomic mass of oxygen is approximately 16 atomic mass units (amu), while the atomic mass of hydrogen is approximately 1 amu.

    * Ratio: Oxygen is therefore about 16 times heavier than hydrogen.

    * Moles: A mole is a specific number of atoms (Avogadro's number). The mass of a mole of oxygen is 16 grams, while the mass of a mole of hydrogen is 1 gram.

    Therefore, 1 mole of oxygen atoms is 16 times heavier than 1 mole of hydrogen atoms.

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