Calculate the formula masses of the following compounds:

(i) Calcium chloride


(ii) Sodium carbonate


(Given: Atomic masses: Ca = 40 u; Cl = 35. 5 u; Na = 23 u; C = 12 u; O = 16 u)

(i) Formula Mass of Calcium chloride (CaCl2) = 1xCa + 2xCl = (40+71) u = 111 u

(ii) Formula Mass of Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) = 2xNa + 1xC + 3xO = (2x23 + 1x12 + 3x16) u = 106 u


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