A compound contains 43.58% Phosphorus and remaining Oxygen. Find the empirical formula. (Atomic masses: P = 31, O = 16)
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P2O5
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 P2O5.
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