Answer:
C₆H₁₈
Explanation:
Let's say x is the subscript of carbon and y is the subscript of hydrogen. We know from the empirical formula that the ratio of x to y is 2 to 6.
x / y = 2 / 6
We also know from the molar mass that:
12.01x + 1.01y = 90.21
Solving the system of equations:
2y = 6x
y = 3x
12.01x + 1.01(3x) = 90.21
12.01x + 3.03x = 90.21
15.04x = 90.21
x = 6
y = 3x
y = 18
The molecular formula is therefore C₆H₁₈.
Because liquids cant be condensed the way that gasses can for example in a tank of argon you can put 20 cubic feet because it can be be condensed but you could not fit 20 cubic feet of water because it can not be packed together .
Hello there,
All compounds of carbon are made by <span>ionic bonding.
I Hope this helps.
~Jurgen</span>
