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Define atomic mass, molecular mass and equivalent weight. In 500 mL solution, 20.7 g potassium carbonate is dissolved. Calculate its molarity. (Molecular mass of K2CO3=138) |
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Answer» Atomic mass: The atomic mass of an element is defined as the number of times an atom of that element is heavier than an atom of carbon-12. It is expressed in a.m.u. or atomic mass unit. In place of a.m.u., symbol u is used which is known as unified mass. Molecular mass: Molecular mass of any substance is defined as the average relative mass of its molecules as compared to mass of an atom of carbon-12. Molecular mass is expressed as a.m.u. It is given by, Equivalent mass: Quantity of a substance in which is numerically equal to its equivalent mass is called its gram equivalent mass. |
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