Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 2 - Chemical Compounds - Conceptual Exercise 2.17 - Mass and Number of Particles - Page 79: a

Answer

Cl$_{2}$ has the fewest atoms, and Al has the greatest number of atoms.

Work Step by Step

Of these three elements, Al has the lowest molar mass, thus more Al atoms will take up the same amount of mass. Likewise, Cl has the greatest molar mass, thus there will be fewer Cl atoms in the same amount of mass.
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