Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Determine the formula unit mass of the following substance.
Phosphoric acid $$\left(\mathrm{H}_3\mathrm{PO}_4\right)$$, used to make phosphate fertiliser and detergents.
Numerical
Advertisements
Solution
$$\mathrm{H}_3\mathrm{PO}_4 = 3(1)+31+4(16)=98\ \mathrm{u}$$.
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 9: Atomic Foundations of Matter - Revise, Reflect, Refine [Page 182]
