To determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the compound, we assume a basis of the compound of 100 g. We do as follows:
Mass Moles
K 52.10 52.10/39.10 = 1.33 1.33/1.32 ≈ 1
C 15.8 15.8/12 = 1.32 1.32/1.32 ≈ 1
O 32.1 32.1 / 16 = 2.01 2.01/1.32 ≈ 1.5
The empirical formula would most likely be KCO.
The molecular formula would be K2C2O3.
Answer:
1.69.
Explanation:
- The solution = 12.0 / 7.11 = 1.687 = 1.69.
- The rule of significant figures for division states that: the results are reported to the fewest significant figures.
- 12.0 contains 3 significant figures.
- 7.11 contains 3 significant figures.
So, the solution should contain 3 significant figures.
- Now, the issue id of rounding; In a series of calculations, carry the extra digits through to the final result, then round.
- If the digit to be removed is equal to or greater than 5, the preceding digit is increased by 1.
- The digit that should be removed is 7 that is larger than 5 so increase the preceding digit by 1.
The balanced chemical reaction:
K2SO4 + O2 = 2KO2 + SO2
Assuming that the reaction is complete, all of the potassium sulfate is consumed. We relate the substances using the chemical reaction. We calculate as follows:
7.20 g K2SO4 ( 1 mol / 174.26 g) ( 1 mol O2 / 1 mol K2SO4 ) ( 32 g / 1 mol ) = 1.32 g O2 consumed in the reaction.
C, potassium. Hope this helps.
