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Q.

The molecular weight of calcium carbonate CaCO3 is:

A. 80

B. 90

C. 100

D. 110

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Detailed Solution

The molecular mass of a substance is calculated by adding up the atomic masses of all the atoms in a molecule. The unit for molecular mass is grams per mole (g/mol). For example, the molecular weight of water (H₂O), which consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, is 18 g/mol. This is calculated as 16 (oxygen) + 2 (hydrogen).

To calculate the molecular weight of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), we sum the atomic masses of calcium, carbon, and oxygen, each multiplied by their respective stoichiometric coefficients.

The atomic masses are as follows:

  • Calcium = 40
  • Carbon = 12
  • Oxygen = 16

Now, to calculate the molecular weight of calcium carbonate:

Molecular weight of CaCO₃=(40×1)+(12×1)+(16×3)=100 g/mol

Thus, the correct answer is Option C.

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