The oxides of 'C' and 'N' are the two molecular compounds having the same mass i.e. CO₂ and N₂O.
To calculate the molecular weight of a molecule, individual atomic masses of various elements are added.
Given: The atomic mass of 'C' = 12u
The atomic mass of 'N' = 14u
The atomic mass of 'O' = 16u
∵Molecular weight of CO₂ = 12+16+16 = 44g/mol
The molecular weight of Carbon Dioxide is 44g/mol.
∵Molecular weight of N₂O = 14+14+16 = 44g/mol
The molecular weight of Nitrous Oxide is 44g/mol.
Molecular compounds having the same mass are known as Isobars. Isobaric properties are:
- Same physical behavior
- Different chemical behavior
e.g.: Ar and Ca