Question

The equivalent weight of a metal in different compounds are 18.6 ad 28. Atomic mass of the metal would be​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The equivalent weight of a metal in first

compound is 18. 6 and

The equivalent weight of a metal in

Second compound is 28

. Ratio of equivalent weights rew1/

ew2 = 18. 6/ 28

= 9. 3/ 14

= 93/ 140 = approximately = 0. 5/ 1

= 1: 2 [ converting into whole

numbers ] We can say that valency can

be 2

Atomic weight = equivalent weight x

valency = 18. 6 x 2 = 37. 2