Calculate the formula unit mass of NaCl and CaCl_2-(Na = 23, Cl = 35.5, Ca = 40)

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Formula unit mass of NaCl

= 23 + 35.5

= 58.5 u

Formula unit mass of CaCl₂

= 40 + (2 x 35.5)

= 40 + 71

= 111 u

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Updated on: 14-Mar-2023

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