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


The formula unit mass of-

1. ZnO = mass of Zn + mass of O

        = 65 +16

= 81 u.

2. Na2O = 2(mass of Na) + (mass of O)

            = 2(23) + 16

            = 46+16

            = 62 u.

3. K2CO3 = 2(39) +12+3(16)

               = 78+12+48

                = 138 u.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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