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how do i calculate the molecular weight of a mixture
« on: December 03, 2004, 02:37:22 PM »
Help.  If i have a substance/mixture with the known components and their percentage mass, how do i calculate the molecular weight of the whole substance?
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Re:how do i calculate the molecular weight of a mixture
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2004, 02:39:30 PM »
If its 50% 20AMUs and 50% 22AMUs. Then the average molecular weight it 21 AMUs
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