Question

what is equivalent weight ? (give detail explanation)

Answer 1

Equivalent weight (also known as gram equivalent[1]) is a term which has been used in several contexts in chemistry. In its most general usage, it is the mass of one equivalent, that is the mass of a given substance which will

combine or displace directly or indirectly with 1.008 parts by mass of hydrogen or 8 parts by mass of oxygen or 35.5 parts by mass of chlorine – these values correspond to the atomic weight divided by the usual valence;[2] orsupply or react with one mole of hydrogen cations (H+
) in an acid–base reaction; orsupply or react with one mole of electrons (e−) in a redox reaction.[3]

Equivalent weight has the dimensions and units of mass, unlike atomic weight, which is dimensionless. Equivalent weights were originally determined by experiment, but (insofar as they are still used) are now derived from molar masses. Additionally, the equivalent weight of a compound can be calculated by dividing the molecular weight by the number of positive or negative electrical charges that result from the dissolution of the compound.

Answer 2

Answer:

The atomic or molecular weight divided by the valence is called equivalent weight .it is the idea to compare the the chemically different element .equivalent wieght has the dimensions and unit of mass , unlike atomic weight , which is dimensionless .

The formula of equivalent weight :

= Molar mass .

n - factor .