Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

Determine the approximate ratio of the mass of a Ca2+\text{Ca}^{2+} ion (mass number 40) to the mass of a single electron. Use 1 u=1.66×10−27 kg1\,\text{u}=1.66\times10^{-27}\,\text{kg} and me=9.11×10−31 kgm_e=9.11\times10^{-31}\,\text{kg}. Ignore the missing electron mass in the ion.

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