Determine the formula unit mass of the following substances.
(A) Ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃), used as a nitrogen fertiliser, which is essential for plant growth.
(B) Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄), used to make phosphate fertiliser and detergents.
(C) Sodium hydrogencarbonate (NaHCO₃), used to relieve acidity and helps in digestion.
The formula unit mass of a substance is calculated by adding the atomic masses of all the atoms present in its formula.
Using the atomic mass: H = 1 u, C = 12 u, N = 14 u, O = 16 u, Na = 23 u, P = 31 u, the formula unit mass of the given substances are calculated as follows:
(A) Ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃):
(B) Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄):
(C) Sodium hydrogencarbonate (NaHCO₃):