Question

What is the formula weight (amu) of the molecule H2O? Use atomic masses of H and O as 1.008 amu and 16.00 amu respectively. Report answer to 4 sig figs.

Answer 1

Formula weight of H₂O molecule is 18.02 amu.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data:

Formula weight of H₂O = ?

Atomic mass of H = 1.008 amu

Atomic mass of O = 16.00 amu

Solution:

Formula weight:

"It is the sum of all the atomic weight of atoms present in given formula"

Formula weight of H₂O = 2×1.008 amu + 1×16.00 amu

Formula weight of H₂O = 18.02 amu

Thus, formula weight of H₂O molecule is 18.02 amu.