An equivalent weight of a solution is defined as the molecular weight of the solute divided by the valence of the solute. Equivalent weight is used for predicting the mass of a substance that reacts with one atom of hydrogen in an acid-base analysis like in titration. Equivalent weight is used in the calculation of normality.
Equivalent Weight
Equivalent weight = molecular weight / X
Where, X represents the valency factor.
Solution
We have to determine the equivalent weight if a metal oxide contains 20% oxygen by weight
equivalent wt. of metal=mass of metal/mass of oxygen×equivalent weight of oxygen
Equivalent weight is that which combines with 8 parts by weight of oxygen.
If 20% mass is of oxygen and the remaining 80% mass is contributed by metal,
Then the equivalent weight of metal = (80/20)*8
= 32
Further Reading
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