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Atoms And Molecules

Question
CBSEENSC9005099

Calculatte the formula unit masses of Zno, Na2O, K2CO3 given atomic masses of Zn = 65 u, Na = 23 u, K = 39 u, C = 12 u and O = 16 u.

Solution

We have given,
Atomic masses of elements:  Zn = 65 u, Na = 23 u, K = 39u, C = 12 u and O = 16u

Formula unit mass of ZnO = 65 + 16 = 81 u

Formula unit mass of Na2O =23 X 2 +16 = 62 u

Formula unit mass of K2CO3 = 39 X 2 + 12 X 1 + 16 X 3 = 138 u