A chemist decomposes samples of several compounds; the masses of their constituent elements are listed. Calculate the empirical
formula for each compound.
a. 1.245 g Ni, 5.381 g I,
b. 2.677 g Ba, 3.115 g Br,
c. 2.128 g Be, 7.557 g S, 15.107 g
a. 1.245 g Ni, 5.381 g I,
b. 2.677 g Ba, 3.115 g Br,
c. 2.128 g Be, 7.557 g S, 15.107 g
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Explanation:
Your nuclear equation is
The main point to remember in balancing nuclear equations is that
- the sum of the superscripts and must be the same on each side of the equation.
- the sum of the subscripts must be the same on each side of the equation.
Then
85 = 0 + y, so y = 85 - 0 = 0
35 = -1 + x, so x = 35 + 1 = 36
The nucleus with atomic number 36 and atomic mass 85 is krypton-85.
The nuclear equation becomes