M(P)=3.72 g
M(P)=31 g/mol
m(Cl)=21.28 g
M(Cl)=35.5 g/mol
n(P)=m(P)/M(P)
n(P)=3.72/31=0.12 mol
n(Cl)=m(Cl)/M(Cl)
n(Cl)=21.28/35.5=0.60 mol
P : Cl = 0.12 : 0.60 = 1 : 5
PCl₅ - is the empirical formula
Answer: An existing theory is modified so that it can explain both the old and new observations.
Explanation:
The first shell can hold up to 2 electrons, the second shell can hold up to 8 (2 + 6) electrons, the third shell can hold up to 18 (2 + 6 + 10) and so on.
Boyle’s = increase as volume decreases
Charles = increases and pressure increases
Gay-lussacs = increases as pressure increases
