What is the formula mass of anhydrous sodium carbonate? (Given that the atomic masses of sodium, carbon and oxygen are 23 u, 12 u and 16 u respectively)
286 u
106 u
83 u
53 u
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2018
– The formula mass is the sum of the atomic masses of all atoms in the formula unit.
– Atomic masses given: Sodium (Na) = 23 u, Carbon (C) = 12 u, Oxygen (O) = 16 u.
– Formula mass of Na₂CO₃ = (2 × Atomic mass of Na) + (1 × Atomic mass of C) + (3 × Atomic mass of O)
– Formula mass = (2 × 23 u) + (1 × 12 u) + (3 × 16 u)
– Formula mass = 46 u + 12 u + 48 u = 106 u.