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Honors Chemistry: Atomic and Molecular Weights
For each problem below, write the equation and show your work. Always use units and box in your final answer.
1. What isotope is used as the standard in establishing the atomic mass scale?
(b) The atomic weight of magnesium is reported as 24.3, yet no atom of magnesium has the mass of
24.3 amu. Explain.
2. Only two isotopes of copper occur naturally, Cu-63 (mass = 62.9298 amu; abundance 69.09 percent) and
Cu-65 (mass = 64.9278 amu; abundance 30.91 percent). Calculate the average atomic mass (atomic
weight) of copper.
3. Determine the formula weight of each of the following compounds:
a. N2O5
b. FeCO3
c.
Ca(C2H3) 2) 2
d. (NH4) 3PO4
e. sodium nitrate
f.
copper (II) sulfate
g. disilicon hexabromide
4. Calculate the percentage by mass of oxygen in the following compounds:
a. NO2
b. CH3COOCH3
c.
Cr(NO3) 3
d. (NH4) 2CO3
CHEMISTRY The Central Science 9th Edition Brown, LeMay, Bursten
HW: Pages 112 # 21, 23, 25
Ch 3: Stoichiometry: Calc’s with Chemical Formulas & Equations