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The chloride of a metal contains 71% chlorine by weight and the vapour density of it is 50. The atomic mass of the metal will be ______. (valency of metal is 2)

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The chloride of a metal contains 71% chlorine by weight and its vapour density of it is 50. The atomic mass of the metal will be ______. (valency of metal is 2)

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  • 29

  • 58

  • 35.5

  • 71

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Solution

The chloride of a metal contains 71% chlorine by weight and its vapour density of it is 50. The atomic mass of the metal will be 29.

Explanation:

Equivalent weight of metal = `(29 xx 35.3)/70` = 14.5

∴ Atomic weight of metal = Equivalent weight × valency

= 14.5 × 2

= 29

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