Question

Calculate the ratio of the numbers of atoms for magnesium sulphide.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Atomic mass of Mg = 24

Atomic mass of S = 32

Ratio of Mg and S in Magnesium sulphide = 24:32 = 3:4 Mass ratio / Atomic mass of Magnesium (Mg) = 3 24 = 1 8 Mass ratio / Atomic mass of Sulphur (S) = 4/ 32 = 1/ 8 Hence, ratio of atoms in Magnesium sulphide (MgS) = 1/ 8 : 1 /8