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Assertion: S.I. unit of atomic mass and molecular mass is kilograms.
Reason : Atomic mass is equal to the mass of `6.023xx 10^(24)` atoms.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that the SI unit of atomic mass and molecular mass is kilograms. - However, the standard unit used for atomic mass is the atomic mass unit (AMU), not kilograms. While it is true that 1 AMU can be converted to kilograms (1 AMU = 1.66 x 10^-27 kg), atomic mass is typically expressed in AMU. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states that atomic mass is equal to the mass of `6.023 x 10^24` atoms. - This is incorrect because the atomic mass is defined based on the mass of `6.022 x 10^23` atoms (Avogadro's number). Therefore, the statement should refer to `6.022 x 10^23` atoms, not `6.023 x 10^24`. 3. **Evaluating the Assertion and Reason**: - Since the assertion is incorrect (the SI unit of atomic mass is not kilograms) and the reason is also incorrect (the mass is not based on `6.023 x 10^24` atoms), both statements are false. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct answer is that both the assertion and the reason are false. ### Final Answer: Both the assertion and the reason are false.

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that the SI unit of atomic mass and molecular mass is kilograms. - However, the standard unit used for atomic mass is the atomic mass unit (AMU), not kilograms. While it is true that 1 AMU can be converted to kilograms (1 AMU = 1.66 x 10^-27 kg), atomic mass is typically expressed in AMU. ...
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