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Maslowich
2 years ago
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Calculation: If a compound is 14.40% hydrogen by mass and 85.60% carbon by mass, what is the empirical formula?

Chemistry
1 answer:
IgorLugansk [536]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

CH2

Explanation:

We are given that a compound is 14.40% hydrogen and 85.60% carbon.

Let the mass of the substance be 100g.

Mass of the hydrogen: 14.40% of 100 = 14.40 g

Mass of the carbon: 85.60% of 100 = 85.60 g

Now, let's find the moles of hydrogen:

14.40 g*\frac{1 mole}{1gH} = 14.40 mole

Moles of carbon:

85.60g*\frac{1 mol}{12gC} = 7.13mol

Let's put these in a ratio and simplify:

7.13 mole C: 14.40 mole H

1 mole C: 2 mole H

Therefore, the empirical formula of this compound is CH2.

Hope this helps!! If you have any questions about my work, please let me know in the comments!

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