When we write a formula of a compound in its simplest form, it is empirical formula.
Given the molecular formula is = C₁₈H₃₆
Now we can relate both empirical and molecular formula as;
Molecular formula = n x empirical formula
C₁₈H₃₆ = 18 x CH₂
So the empirical formula of C₁₈H₃₆ is CH₂
Answer:
1.5 × 10² mL
Explanation:
Step 1: Given data
- Initial pressure of the gas (P₁): 1.9 atm
- Initial volume of the gas (V₁): 80 mL
- Final pressure of the gas (P₂): 1.0 atm (standard pressure)
- Final volume of the gas (V₂): ?
Step 2: Calculate the final volume of the gas
For an ideal gas, we can calculate the final volume of the gas using Boyle's law.
P₁ × V₁ = P₂ × V₂
V₂ = P₁ × V₁/P₂
V₂ = 1.9 atm × 80 mL/1.0 atm
V₂ = 1.5 × 10² mL
Since the pressure decreased, the volume of the gas increased.
