Chapter 6, Problem 6.94SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of $\text{x}$ in Disilane with formula ${\text{Si}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{x}}$ has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Molecular weight:

Molecular weight is the mass of the molecule, which is calculated as the sum of the atomic weights each constituent of the element in the molecule multiplied by the number of atoms of that element has in the molecular formula.

Percentage of $\text{Si}$=$\frac{\text{atomic}\text{mass}\text{of}\text{Si}}{\text{X}}$

Atomic mass of hydrogen in Disilane =$\text{molecular}\text{mass}\text{of}\text{Disilane-2(silicon}\text{atomic}\text{mass)}$

Number of hydrogen atoms $\text{(x)}$= $\frac{\text{Total molecular mass of Hydrogen in Disilane}}{\text{atomic}\text{mass of hydrogen}}$