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Find the formula unit mass of magnesium hydroxide, Mg⁢(OH)2.Atomic mass - Mg=24⁢u;O=16⁢u;H=1⁢u.

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Find the formula unit mass of magnesium hydroxide, $$\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}.$$
Atomic mass - $$\mathrm{Mg}=24 \mathrm{u} ; \mathrm{O}=16 \mathrm{u} ; \mathrm{H}=1 \mathrm{u}$$.

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Solution

Formula unit mass of Mg(OH)2 

= 24 u + 2[(16 u) + (1 u)]

= 58 u.

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Chapter 9: Atomic Foundations of Matter - Intext Questions [Page 180]

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NCERT Science Exploration [English] Class 9
Chapter 9 Atomic Foundations of Matter
Intext Questions | Q 24. | Page 180
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