In 12.0 g of carbon, there are NA = 6.02 x 10^23 carbon atoms (Avogadro’s number). If you could count 1 atom per second, how long would it take to count the atoms in 1.00 g of carbon? Express your answer in years.

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In 12.0 g of carbon, there are NA = 6.02 x 10^23 carbon atoms (Avogadro’s number). If you could count 1 atom per second, how long would it take to count the atoms in 1.00 g of carbon? Express your answer in years.

 
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