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Alex73 [517]
2 years ago
8

what is the empirical formula for a compound that is 50.61% copper 11.16% nitrogen and 38.23% oxygen

Chemistry
1 answer:
jonny [76]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

CuNO3

Explanation:

In order to calculate the empirical formula in this question;

Cu = 50.61% = 50.61g

N = 11.16% = 11.16g

O = 38.23% = 38.23g

Next, we convert each gram unit to moles by dividing by their respective molar mass (Where; Cu = 63.55, N = 14, O = 16)

Cu = 50.61 ÷ 63.55 = 0.796mol

N = 11.16 ÷ 14 = 0.797mol

O = 38.23 ÷ 16 = 2.389mol

Next, we divide each mole value by the smallest (0.796)

Cu = 0.796mol ÷ 0.796 = 1

N = 0.797mol ÷ 0.796 = 1.001

O = 2.389mol ÷ 0.796 = 3.001

Approximately, the simple whole number ratio between Cu, N and O is 1:1:3, hence, the empirical formula is CuNO3.

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