How heavy is a mole of chemicals

180 grams of pure sugar contains 6 X 1023 sugar molecules. In other words one mole of sugar weighs 180 grams.

63 grams of pure copper contains 6 X 1023 copper atoms. In other words one mole of copper weighs 63 grams.

12 grams of pure carbon contains 6 X 1023 carbon atoms. In other words one mole of carbon weighs 12 grams. In that jar of pure carbon there are approximately 6 X 1023 carbon atoms.

32 grams of pure sulfur contains 6 X 1023 sulfur atoms. In other words one mole of sulfur weighs 32 grams. In that jar of pure sulfur there are approximately 6 X 1023 sulfur atoms.

Which is heavier, an atom of carbon or an atom of sulfur?
Which is heavier, an atom of copper or an atom of sulfur?
Which is heavier, an atom of sulfur or 3 atoms of carbon?
Which is heavier, an atom of copper or 2 atms of sulfur?
Calculate the mass of one atom of copper. Hint
Calculate the mass of one atom of sulfur.
Calculate the mass of one molecule of sugar (glucose).

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