Equivalent Wt units used

[betterfuture]

If equivalent weight is given by taking the molar mass divided by n (# of particles produced), then why is the equivalent weight given in grams? Molar mass over n, which is unitless, gives you g/mol, NOT grams. Thanks.

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[aldol16]

n is in units of equiv./mol.

 

[betterfuture]

n is in units of equiv./mol.

Makes sense now. Thank you.

 

[NextStepTutor_2]

If equivalent weight is given by taking the molar mass divided by n (# of particles produced), then why is the equivalent weight given in grams? Molar mass over n, which is unitless, gives you g/mol, NOT grams. Thanks.

You are confusing the n of gas law with the n of stoichiometry. THIS LINK has a pretty thorough yet simple explanation for each "different" gram equivalent weight you may see on test day.

Hope this helps, good luck!

 

[betterfuture]

You are confusing the n of gas law with the n of stoichiometry. THIS LINK has a pretty thorough yet simple explanation for each "different" gram equivalent weight you may see on test day.

Hope this helps, good luck!

Thank you. The link helped.