Question

Give the value for the following:

Gram atom of potassium = ________g of potassium

Answer 1

According to the mole concept, 1 Gram atom of any substance = 1 mole of the substance = Gram atomic weight of the substance

So, 1 Gram atom of Potassium (K) = Atomic weight of Potassium (K) = 39 g mol^-1

Therefore, Gram atom of potassium = 39 g of chlorine