Chemistryhard · Past Paper

What is the equivalent weight of Calcium Carbonate ($CaCO_3$)?

A100
B50
C40
D20

✓ Correct Answer: B50

Equivalent weight = Molar mass / Valency factor. For CaCO3, Molar mass = 100 and valency of Ca is 2, so 100/2 = 50.

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