which element contains the greatest number of atoms?

4g he 46g na 0.40 ca 12g he

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4g of He contain: 6.022*1023 * 4/2

= 12.044*1023 atoms

46g of Na contain: 6.022*1023 * 46/23

= 12.044*1023 atoms

0.40g of Ca contain: 6.022*1023 * 0.4/40

= 6.022*1021 atoms

12g of He contain: 6.022*1023 * 12/2

= 36.13*1023 atoms

Therefore 12g of He contains the largest number of atoms.

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