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A compound contains 43.58% Phosphorus and remaining Oxygen. Find the empirical formula. (Atomic masses: P = 31, O = 16)​

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Answered by tiltsofsugar
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Answer:

P2​O5​

Explanation:

Step 1, Divide all the given percentage with the atomic mass.

Phosphorus  3143.58​=1.4 1

Oxygen  1656.42​=3.5  2.5

Empirical formula is PO2.5​

But empirical formula is the simplest whole number ratio.

∴ Empirical formula of the compound will be P2​O5​.

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