The actual amount of substance doesn’t matter for this problem, so assume an easy mass of compound using the percentages: 82.63 g C and 17.37 g H. There is also no need to worry about significant figures in an empirical formula problem.
Find the number of moles of each element:
Find the ratio of the elements, and simplify until there are whole numbers that you can put into the empirical formula.
There are 5 mol H for every 2 mol C, so the empirical formula should be 
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Answer:
The best reducing agent is Zn(s)
Explanation:
A <em>reducing agent </em>must to be able to reduce another compound, by oxidizing itself. Consequently, the oxidation potential must be high. The oxidation potential of a compound is the reduction potential of the same compound with the opposite charge. Given the reduction potentials, the best reducing agent will be the compound with the most negative reduction potential. Among the following reduction potentials:
Cd₂⁺(aq)|Cd(s) ⇒ -0.40 V
Zn²⁺(aq)|Zn(s) ⇒ -0.76 V
Ni²⁺(aq)|Ni(s) ⇒‑0.25 V
Cu²⁺(aq)|Cu(s) ⇒ +0.34 V
Ag⁺(aq)|Ag(s) ⇒ +0.80 V
The most negative is Zn²⁺(aq)|Zn(s) ⇒ -0.76 V
From this, the most reducing agent is Zn. Zn(s) is oxidized to Zn²⁺ ions with the highest oxidation potential (0.76 V).
Answer:
(a). Biological fixation
(b). Fixation by lightning
Explanation:
Gaseous nitrogen in the atmosphere has to be converted or "fixed" into a suitable form before it can be utilised by living organisms.
There two main ways of nitrogen fixation are
(a). Biological fixation: Majority (approximately 90%) of nitrogen fixation is carried out by bacteria. Bacterias such as Cyanobacteria transforms nitrogen into ammonium and ammonia : N2 + 3 H2 → 2 NH3. The produced ammonia can then be taken in directly by plants and /or the conversion products of ammonium and ammonia may further react in the process of nitrification.
(b). Fixation by lightning: Lightning energy causes the combination nitrogen (N2) and water (H2O) forming nitrates (NO3) and ammonia (NH3) . Rain water dissolves the formed nitrates and ammonia and the solution is drained into the ground, where they can be reached by plants plant roots for consumption.
In an ionic compound the atoms are linked via ionic bonds. These are formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to the other. The atom that loses electrons gains a positive charge whereas the atom that accepts electrons gains a negative. This happens in accordance with the octet rule wherein each atom is surrounded by 8 electrons
In the given example:
The valence electron configuration of Iodine (I) = 5s²5p⁵
It needs only one electron to complete its octet.
In the given options:
K = 4s¹
C = 2s²2p²
Cl = 3s²3p⁵
P = 3s²3p³
Thus K can donate its valence electron to Iodine. As a result K, will gain a stable noble gas configuration of argon while iodine would gain an octet. This would also balance the charges as K⁺I⁻ creating a neutral molecule.
Ans: Potassium (K)
As another example, consider the downward force<span> of gravity that the Earth exerts on </span>you<span> (also </span>called<span> weight). In turn, </span>you<span> exert an exactly equal upward </span>force<span> on the Earth. Together, those </span>two forces<span> form an action-reaction </span>force pair<span>.</span>
