Which scientist observed that compounds are always joined together in fixed ratios?

Dmitrij [34]

One definition of an acid is a molecule that can donate a H+ ion. So for example if you have an acid such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) in water, HCl will donate it's H+ to the H2O molecule, forming Cl- and H3O+.

In contrast, a base is a molecule that accepts H+ ions. This means a base such as NH3 reacts with H2O to form OH- and NH4.

So when pH is measured, it is the ratio of H3O+ ions to OH- ions. If there are more H3O+ ions, you then know that there are more acidic molecules in the solution, since they must be giving away their H+ ions.

So a solution with an acid in it will have more H3O+ ions (which can be described as H+ ions) in it. However, an acid by itself will have nothing to donate H+ ions to.

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3 years ago

You are asked to identify compound X (a white, crystalline solid), which was extracted from a plant seized by customs inspectors

igor_vitrenko [27]

Answer:

C2H2O4

Explanation:

To get the molecular formula, we first get the empirical formula. This can be done by dividing the percentage compositions by the atomic masses. The percentage compositions are shown as follows :

C = 26.86%

H = 2.239%

O = 100 - ( 26.86 + 2.239) = 70.901%

We then proceed to divide by their atomic masses. Atomic mass of carbon is 12 a.m.u , H = 1 a.m.u , O = 16 a.m.u

The division is as follows:

C = 26.86/12 = 2.2383

H = 2.239/1 = 2.239

O = 70.901/16 = 4.4313

We now divide each by the smallest number I.e 2.2383

C = 2.2383/2.2383 = 1

H = 2.239/2.2383 = 1

O = 4.4313/2.2383 = 1.98 = 2

Thus, the empirical formula is CHO2.

To get the molecular formula, we use the molar mass .

(CHO2)n = 90

We add the atomic masses multiplied by n.

(12 + 1 + 2(16))n = 90

45n = 90

n = 90/45 = 2.

Thus , the molecular formula is C2H2O4

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3 years ago

What 4 words make up the acronym for NASA.

Nonamiya [84]

If you mean what the abbreviation stands for, NASA means National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Hope this helps!!

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3 years ago

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Bath salts are typically composed of the ingredients listed below. Identify each item as being acidic, basic, or neutral when di

Gwar [14]

Answer:

NaCl neutral

Na₂SO₄ basic

NaHCO₃ basic

K₃PO₄ basic

Na₃C₆H₅O₇ basic

CaCl₂ neutral

Sodium oxalate (Na₂C₂O₄) dissolves and dissociates in water.

Oxalic acid (C₂H₂O₄) dissolves and dissociates in water

Explanation:

Identify each item as being acidic, basic, or neutral when dissolved in water. If a particular ingredient does make an acidic or basic solution, describe how this occurs.

NaCl

When NaCl is dissolved in water the resulting solution is neutral.

Na₂SO₄

When Na₂SO₄ is dissolved in water the resulting solution is basic due to the basic hydrolysis of the SO₄²⁻ ion.

SO₄²⁻(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇄ HSO₄⁻(aq) + OH⁻(aq)

NaHCO₃

When NaHCO₃ is dissolved in water the resulting solution is basic due to the basic hydrolysis of the HCO₃⁻ ion.

HCO₃⁻(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇄ H₂CO₃(aq) + OH⁻(aq)

K₃PO₄

When K₃PO₄ is dissolved in water the resulting solution is basic due to the basic hydrolysis of the PO₄³⁻ ion.

PO₄³⁻(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇄ HPO₄²⁻(aq) + OH⁻(aq)

Na₃C₆H₅O₇ (sodium citrate)

When Na₃C₆H₅O₇ is dissolved in water the resulting solution is basic due to the basic hydrolysis of the C₆H₅O₇³⁻ ion.

C₆H₅O₇³⁻(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇄ C₆H₆O₇²⁻(aq) + OH⁻(aq)

CaCl₂

When CaCl₂ is dissolved in water the resulting solution is neutral.

Sodium oxalate (Na₂C₂O₄) dissolves and dissociates in water according to the following equation:

Na₂C₂O₄(aq) ⇄ 2 Na⁺(aq) + C₂O₄²⁻(aq)

Oxalic acid (C₂H₂O₄) dissolves and dissociates in water according to the following equation:

C₂H₂O₄(aq) ⇄ C₂HO₄⁻(aq) + H⁺(aq)

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2 years ago

Which is the name for the mixture of chemicals that forms as a gray brown haze in the atmosphere?

almond37 [142]

The answer is Smog, hope this helps! pls mark brainliest! thanks!

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3 years ago