To find: the atomic masses of sulfur (S), nitrogen (N), and fluorine (F)
Answer to Problem 15PS
Sulfur: 32 atomic mass units
Nitrogen: 14 atomic mass units
Fluorine: 19 atomic mass units
Explanation of Solution
The given data can be represented as a system of linear equations as shown below:
First find the coefficient matrix of this system,
Determinant of the coefficient matrix A is:
Since
Consider,
Now determine S ,
Now determine N ,
Now determine F ,
So, the atomic masses are:
Sulfur: 32 atomic mass units
Nitrogen: 14 atomic mass units
Fluorine: 19 atomic mass units
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