Equivalent Weight | MCQs

Explanation

The equivalent weight of an element is the mass of the element that reacts with one mole of electrons (or one mole of hydrogen atoms).

For aluminum (Al), the equivalent weight is 9 g.

Atomic weight of Al = 27 g/mol

Valency of Al = 3 (since Al forms Al3+ ions)

Equivalent weight = Atomic weight / Valency

= 27 g/mol / 3

= 9 g

So, 1 g equivalent weight of Al is 9 g!