Question

The ratio in the weight by which carbon and oxygen combine in a molecule of carbon monoxide is

Answer 1

Answer : The ratio in the weight by which carbon and oxygen combine in a molecule of carbon monoxide is, 3 : 4

Explanation :

As we know that,

Molar mass of carbon = 12 g/mole

Molar mass of oxygen = 16 g/mole

The formula of carbon dioxide molecule is, $CO$

The element ratio of carbon and oxygen is 1 : 1. So, The mass ratio will be:

$\frac{\text{Mass of carbon}}{\text{Mass of oxygen}}=\frac{12}{16}=\frac{3}{4}$

Therefore, the ratio in the weight by which carbon and oxygen combine in a molecule of carbon monoxide is, 3 : 4