Question
A sample contains m g of a compound X (Mx = molar mass). The sample contains n mol of x. Then n, m and M are related as
- M = m.n
- M = m/n
- M = n/m
- n = m.M
Answer
M = m/n
Explanation
The correct equation relating n, m, and M is:
m = n × M
This equation shows that the mass (m) of a compound X is equal to the product of the number of moles (n) and the molar mass (M) of the compound. Alternatively, we can rearrange the equation to get:
M = m/n