1) divide each percentage by the relative atomic mass of the element
2) divide all results by the smallest number
3)multiply by a whole number to get the simplest whole number ratio (if necessary)
that is to say:
Na S O
32.37÷23 22.58÷32 45.05÷16
= 1.407 = 0.7056 = 2.816 (to 4 significant figures)
the smallest number here is 0.7056 so:
1.407÷0.7056 0.7056÷0.7056 2.816÷0.7056
=1.99 approx.2 = 1 3.99 approx. 4
here there is no need to carry out step 3 as ratio obtained is already a simplest whole number ratio
so empirical formula is: Na₂SO₄
Answer:
Mass = 14.3 g
Explanation:
Given data:
Mass of Mg(OH)₂ = 16.0 g
Mass of HCl = 11.0 g
Mass of MgCl₂ = ?
Solution:
Chemical equation:
Mg(OH)₂ + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + 2H₂O
Number of moles of Mg(OH)₂ :
Number of moles = mass/ molar mass
Number of moles = 16.0 g/ 58.3 g/mol
Number of moles = 0.274 mol
Number of moles of HCl :
Number of moles = mass/ molar mass
Number of moles = 11.0 g/ 36.5 g/mol
Number of moles = 0.301 mol
Now we will compare the moles of Mg(OH)₂ and HCl with MgCl₂.
Mg(OH)₂ : MgCl₂
1 : 1
0.274 : 0.274
HCl : MgCl₂
2 : 1
0.301 : 1/2×0.301 = 0.150
The number of moles of MgCl₂ produced by HCl are less so it will limiting reactant.
Mass of MgCl₂:
Mass = number of moles × molar mass
Mass = 0.150 × 95 g/mol
Mass = 14.3 g
Answer:
sulfur
Explanation:
In oxygen family sulfur has yellow color and also having stinky smell. Thus given statements are about sulfur.
It is present in oxygen family.
It has six valance electrons.
Its atomic number is 16.
Its atomic weight is 32 amu.
The electronic configuration of sulfur is given below,
S₁₆ = 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴
We can see the valance shell is third shell and it have six electrons thus sulfur have six valance electrons. (3s² 3p⁴ )
Sulfur is used in vulcanisation process.
It is used in bleach and also as a preservative for many food.
it is used to making gun powder.
