An unknown element forms an oxide. What will be the equivalent weight of the element if the oxygen content is 20% by weight?

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An unknown element forms an oxide. What will be the equivalent weight of the element if the oxygen content is 20% by weight?

An unknown element forms an oxide. What will be the equivalent weight of the element if the oxygen content is 20% by weight?
A. `16`
B. `32`
C. `8`
D. `64`

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - B
20 g of oxygen combine with metal = 80 g
`:.` 8 g of oxygen will combine with metal `= (80)/(20)xx8=32g`
By definition, equivalent weight of metal = 32

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