Problem: Determine the formula weights of each of the following compounds.Urea, (NH2)2CO, a compound used as a nitrogen fertilizer.

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Urea, (NH2)2CO

Refer to the periodic table:

N:    14.01 g/mol x 2 = 28.02 g/mol
H:      1.01 g/mol x 4 = 4.04 g/mol

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Determine the formula weights of each of the following compounds.

Urea, (NH2)2CO, a compound used as a nitrogen fertilizer.

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