Suppose that the elements and combine to form two compounds and . If of weighs and of weighs , the atomic weight of and , respectively, will be:
40, 30
60, 40
20, 30
30, 20
Let the atomic weight of element be and that of element be . The molar mass of a substance is the mass of one mole of that substance. For : Molar mass We are given that of weighs . Therefore, the mass of of . So, --- (Equation 1)
For : Molar mass We are given that of weighs . Therefore, the mass of of . So, --- (Equation 2)
Subtracting Equation 1 from Equation 2:
Substituting the value of in Equation 1:
Therefore, the atomic weights of and are and respectively.
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