Aluminum sulfate, Al2(SO4)3, is an ionic compound that is used in the manufacture of paper and in various water purification processes. What is the formula mass (amu) of this compound?
344
342.14
341
345
Formula mass of Al2(SO4)3 = 2 X 26.98 + 3 X 32.06 + 3 X 4 X 16 = 342.14 amu.