The ratio of masses of oxygen and nitrogen in a particular gaseous mixture is 1:4. The ratio of number of their molecules is:
1:4
1:8
3:16
7:32
Solution:
Let, Mass of O2 = w Mass of N2 = 4w Now, Molecules of O2 = w/32 × NA Molecules of N2 = 4w/28 × NA Ratio of molecules of O2 and N2 = (w/32 × NA) / (4w/28 × NA) = 7/32 Therefore, the ratio of the number of their molecules is 7:32