Question Write the empirical formulas for the compound containing carbon to hydrogen in the following ratios: (a) 1:4 (b) 2:6 (c) 2:2 (d) 6:6 Answer:
Molecular formula from above ratio
a. CH4 b. C2H6 c. C2H2 d. C6H6
Empirical formula
a. CH4 b. CH3 c. CH d. CH
Self-Assessment Exercise 1.3 . 1. Aspirin is used as a mild pain killer. There are nine carbon atoms, eight hydrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms, in this compound. Write its empirical and molecular formulas.
2. Vinegar is 5% acetic acid. It contains 2 carbon atoms, four hydrogen atoms and 2 oxygen atoms. Write its empirical and molecular formulas.
3. Caffeine ( C8H10N4O2 )is found in tea and coffee. Write the empirical formula for caffeine.
Solution
1. Molecular formula = C2H4O2
Empirical formula = CH2O
2. Molecular formula = C2H4O2
Empirical formula = CH2O
3. Molecular formula = C8H10N4O2
Empirical formula = C4H5N2O
Molecular Mass:
The sum of atomic masses of all the atoms present in the molecule is called molecular mass. Molecular mass of a molecule can be calculated by adding atomic masses of each atom present in the molecule. This term is used for molecular compounds.
For example,
Molecular mass of water = 2(atomic mass of H) + atomic mass of O
= 2(1.008) + 16.00
= 2.016 + 16.00
= 18.016 amu
Example 1.3: Determining molecular mass
Question 1. Determine the molecular mass of glucose C6H12O6 which is also known as blood sugar. 2. Determine the molecular mass of naphthalene C10H8, which is used in mothballs.
Solution:
1. Molecular mass of C6H12O6 = 6(12.00) + 12(1.008) + 6(16.00)
= 180.096 amu
2. Molecular mass of C10H8 = 12 x 10 + 1 x 8
= 120 + 8 = 128 amu
Formula mass:
The sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in the formula unit of a substance is called formula mass. This term is used for ionic compounds.
For example,
Formula mass of KCl = 1 ×atomic mass of K+ 1× atomic mass of Cl
= 39 + 35.5
= 74.5 amu
Example 1.4: Determining formula mass
1. Sodium Chloride, also called as table salt is
used to flavor food, preserve meat, and in the preparation of large
number of compounds. Determine its formula mass.
2. Milk of magnesia which contains Mg(OH)2, is used to treat acidity. Determine its formula
mass.
Solution:
1. Formula mass of NaCl = 1 x Atomic mass of Na + 1 x Atomic mass of Cl
= 1 x 23
+ 1 x 35.5
= 58.5amu
2. Formula mass of Mg(OH)22 = 1 × Atomic mass of Mg + 2 × (Atomic mass of O
+ Atomic mass of H)
= 1 × 24 + 2(16 + 1)
= 24
+ 32 + 2
=
58 amu
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