Answer:
CH₂
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Mass of Carbon (C) = 5.41 g
Mass of compound = 6.32 g
Empirical formula =?
Next, we shall determine the mass of Hydrogen (H) in the compound. This can be obtained as follow:
Mass of Carbon (C) = 5.41 g
Mass of compound = 6.32 g
Mass of Hydrogen (H) =?
Mass of H = mass of compound – mass of C
Mass of H = 6.32 – 5.41
Mass of H = 0.91 g
Finally, we shall determine the empirical formula of the compound. This can be obtained as follow:
Mass of C = 5.41 g
Mass of H = 0.91 g
Divide by their molar mass
C = 5.41 / 12 = 0.451
H = 0.91 / 1 = 0.91
Divide by the smallest
C = 0.451 / 0.451 = 1
H = 0.91 / 0.451 = 2
Thus, the empirical formula for the compound is CH₂
