Element A on reaction with oxygen gives a compound A2O3. If 0.359 grams of A react to give 0.559 grams of the compound, find the atomic weight (g) of A.
A
51
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B
43.08
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C
49.7
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D
47.9
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Solution
The correct option is B43.08 Weight of element A =WA=0.359 g Weight of O2=WO2=0.559−0.359=0.2 g
Let x be the aomic weight of A. nA:nO⟹0.359x:0.216=2:3 ⟹x=43.08 g