Why are elements and compounds represented differently in chemistry?
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Given :
Moles of Na : 1.06
Moles of C : 0.528
Moles of O : 1.59
To Find :
The empirical formula of the compound.
Solution :
Dividing moles of each atom with the smallest one i.e 0.528 .
So,
Na : 1.06/0.528 = 2.007 ≈ 2
C : 0.528/0.528 = 1
O : 1.59/0.528 = 3.011 ≈ 3
Rounding all them to nearest integer, we will get the number of each atom in the empirical formula.
So, empirical formula is .
Hence, this is the required solution.