equivalent weight (Meaning)
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equivalent weight (n)
the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen
Synonyms & Antonyms of equivalent weight
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equivalent weight Sentence Examples
- The exact word equivalent weight of carbon is 12 grams per mole.
- The equivalent weight of a substance is the mass that reacts with one equivalent of another substance.
- The equivalent weight of a base is the mass that neutralizes one equivalent of acid.
- The equivalent weight of an acid is the mass that neutralizes one equivalent of base.
- The equivalent weight of an oxidizing agent is the mass that oxidizes one equivalent of a reducing agent.
- The equivalent weight of a reducing agent is the mass that reduces one equivalent of an oxidizing agent.
- The equivalent weight of a salt is the mass that contains one equivalent of each ion.
- The equivalent weight of a metal is the mass that reacts with one equivalent of hydrogen or chlorine.
- The equivalent weight of a gas is the mass that occupies one liter at standard temperature and pressure.
- The equivalent weight of a compound is the mass that contains one equivalent of each element.
FAQs About the word equivalent weight
the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen
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The exact word equivalent weight of carbon is 12 grams per mole.
The equivalent weight of a substance is the mass that reacts with one equivalent of another substance.
The equivalent weight of a base is the mass that neutralizes one equivalent of acid.
The equivalent weight of an acid is the mass that neutralizes one equivalent of base.
