Question

The relative formula mass (M) of a Group 2 metal carbonate is 197

Answer 1

The relative atomic mass (Ar) : 137 and the element : Ba

Further explanation

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The molar mass of a compound is given by the sum of the relative atomic mass of Ar  

M AxBy = (x.Ar A + y. Ar B)  

Group 2 metals have a +2 charge : M²⁺

So the compound of metal carbonate : MCO₃

Ar C = 12, O = 16

M MCO₃ = (1.Ar M + 1. Ar C+ 3. Ar O)  

$\tt 197=1. Ar~M+1.12+3.16\\\\197=Ar~M+12+48\\\\Ar~M=137$

The element with relative atomic masses 137 is Ba

So the compound : BaCO₃