From the Periodic table, it can be determined that iron (Fe) has an atomic mass of 56 amu, oxygen (O) has an atomic mass of 16 amu, and hydrogen (H) has a mass of 1 amu. What would the atomic mass of Fe(OH)3

be?(1 point)
Responses

73 amu
73 amu

219 amu
219 amu

107 amu
107 amu

75 amu

1 answer

To calculate the atomic mass of Fe(OH)₃, you need to account for the contributions from each element in the formula:

  1. Iron (Fe): 1 atom × 56 amu = 56 amu
  2. Oxygen (O): 3 atoms × 16 amu = 48 amu (since there are 3 hydroxide groups, OH)
  3. Hydrogen (H): 3 atoms × 1 amu = 3 amu (again, from the 3 hydroxide groups)

Now, add these contributions together:

\[ 56 \text{ amu (for Fe)} + 48 \text{ amu (for O)} + 3 \text{ amu (for H)} = 107 \text{ amu} \]

Therefore, the atomic mass of Fe(OH)₃ is 107 amu.

The correct response is 107 amu.