Mass is calculated by using an objects inertia. Since inertia is a quality of matter that resists motion, we can apply an increasing force to an object until it accelerates.
Then, by measuring its acceleration we can now determine its mass using the simple equation F=m×a, except rewritten as m=Fa.
So we divide the force that we applied by the acceleration rate and we get the objects mass.
The reaction between with calcium chloride can be shown as-+→↓+2mCl. The molecular weight of is 136.14g. The weight of sulfate ion is 96.06g. The molecular weight of = (2×m + 96.06). From the reaction we can see that 1 mole of calcium chloride reacts with 1 moles to produce 1 mole of calcium sulfate. Now 1.36g of calcium sulfate is equivalent to 1.36/136.14=9.989× moles of calcium sulfate.
Thus, 9.989× moles of reacts in this reaction.
Let assume the atomic mass of m is x thus the molecular weight of is 2x+96.
So we may write 9.989×× (2x+96) =1.42
Or, 2x + 96 = 142.146
Or, 2x = 46.146
Or, x = 23.073
Thus the atomic mass of m is 23.073. The atom (m) is sodium (Na).