Question

if the percentage of oxygen in metal oxide is 32% calculate the equivalent weight of metal ​

Answer 1

Answer: 17 gram

Explanation:

In 100g,we have 32g of oxygen.

And, 100−32=68g of metal  

Mass of oxygen

Mass of metal

=  

Eq.wt.ofoxygen

Eq.wt.ofmetal

32

68

=  

8

x

x=  

32

68×8

x=17 gram

Answer 2

Answer:

In 100g,we have 32g of oxygen.

And, 100−32=68g of metal  

Mass of oxygen

Mass of metal

​  

=  

Eq.wt.ofoxygen

Eq.wt.ofmetal

​  

 

32

68

​  

=  

8

x

​  

 

x=  

32

68×8

​  

 

x=17 gram

Hence, option A is correct.