Question

the equivalent Weight of an element is 16 then it's atomic weight can be​

Answer 1

Explanation:

33.5

This is the correct answer

Answer 2

Answer:

The atomic weight of the element is 32.​

Explanation:

Given the equivalent weight of an element is 16.

The equivalent weight of an element is its gram atomic weight divided by its valence or combining power.

The element with 16 as its equivalent weight is Sulphur.

The sulphur atom has 6 electrons in its outermost shell, so its valency is 6.

But its valency is determined by interacting electrons, which is given by subtracting six electrons from the octet and that equals to valency of two for sulphur.

Therefore, the  atomic weight of the element is equivalent weight times the valency.

$\therefore 16\times 2=32$

The atomic weight of the element is 32.​