Question

a compound s 52.0%zinc,9.6%carbon and 38.4%oxygen.calculate the empirical formula of the compound

Answer 1

Answer:

CO3Zn (Smithsonite)

Explanation:

Element              Entered Percentage Actual Percentage

Carbon                  9.6%                            9.58%

Oxygen                  38.4%                           38.27%

Zinc                           52%                           52.15%