Analysis of a 0.330-g sample of a compound shows that it contains 0.226 g chromium and 0.104

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Analysis of a 0.330-g sample of a compound shows that it contains 0.226 g chromium and 0.104 g oxygen. What is the empirical formula?

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The strategy is outlined in the following diagram.Mass composition Molar mass of elements Moles of each element Divide by smallest number Empirical formula as

The mass composition values are converted to moles using periodic table information and the molar values converted to whole numbers.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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