Chapter 1, Problem 25P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The mass of iodine atom needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:The atomic mass unit is defined as mass of an atom of element which is exactly equal to 1/12^th of the ¹²C atom.

The conversion factor used to convert atomic mass in amu to grams as follows:

  $1\text{ amu}=1.6605\times {10}^{-24}\text{g}$