Answer:
Compound X has a molar mass of 316.25 g*mol^-1 and the following composition:
element & mass %
phosphorus & 39.18%
sulfur & 60.82%
Write the molecular formula of X.
Explanation:
The given molecule of phosphorus and sulfur has molar mass --- 316.25 g.
Empirical formula calculation:
element: phosphorus sulfur
co9mposition: 39.185% 60.82%
divide with
atomic mass: 39.185/31.0 g/mol 60.82/32.0g/mol
=1.26mol 1.90mol
smallest mole ratio: 1.26mol/1.26mol =1 1.90mol/1.26 mol =1.50
multiply with 2: 2 3
Hence, the empirical formula is:
P2S3.
Mass of empirical formula is:
158.0g/mol
Given, molecule has molar mass --- 316.25 g/mol
Hence, the ratio is:
316.25g/mol/158.0 =2
Hence, the molecular formula of the compound is :
2 x (P2S3)
=
Answer:
The empirical formula is the simplest ratio of atoms while molecular is the actual formula.
Explanation:
Empirical Formula is the simplest ratio of atoms present in the compound.
The molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms present in the compound.
For example, CH is the empirical formula and C6H6 is the molecular formula of benzene.
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