Question

Determine the formula weights (to 1 decimal place) for each of the following compounds.

(a) sucrose, C12H22O11, table sugar

(b) nitrous oxide, N2O, known as laughing gas and used as an anesthetic in dentistry

(c) Mg(OH)2, the active ingredient in milk of magnesia

(d) urea, (NH2)2CO, a compound used as a nitrogen fertilizer

(e) sodium chloride, NaCl, table salt

Answer 1