Question

If x g. of a metal reacts with oxygen to give y g.
metal oxide, then equivalent weight of metal is
y-xx
X- y
(1)
(2)
x8
X
у
y-Xx8
(3)
y
(4)
x
-X8
Y-X​

Answer 1

Answer:

One equivalent of the metal reacts with 1/2 mole oxygen atoms, i.e., 8g of oxygen atoms. Therefore, equivalent weight of metal is 8(x/y-1