What is the atomic mass of Y?

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What is the atomic mass of Y?

The atomic mass of element X is 33.42 amu. A 28.09 g sample of X combines with 85.30 g of another element Y to form a compound XY. Calculate the atomic mass of Y.

2007-09-26 16:24:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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If one atom of X combines with 1 atom of Y, then their atomic mass will be proportional 1:1. So set the ratio for X = Y

33.42 / 28.09 = Y / 85.30

Solve for Y

2007-09-26 16:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by reb1240 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Y? Because we like you.

2007-09-26 16:32:22 · answer #2 · answered by Weirdo M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋