Question

A 2.500g sample of compound containing only Carbon and Hydrogen is found containing 2.002g of Carbon. Determine the empirical formula of the compound.​

Answer 1

The empirical formula : CH₃

Further explanation

Given

2.5 g sample

2.002 g Carbon

Required

The empirical formula

Solution

Mass of Hydrogen :

= 2.5 - 2.002

= 0.498

Mol ratio C : H :

C : 2.002/12 = 0.167

H : 0.498/1 = 0.498

Divide by 0.167 :

C : H = 1 : 3