Question

Calculate the (a) empirical formula, and (b) molecular formula of a compound having the following percentage composition
Sodium 42.1%, phosphorus
18.9% and oxygen = 39.%. Given that the molecular mass of the compound is 164
[Na = 23, P = 31 and 0 = 16]
(Ans: (a) Na PO, b) Na-POL​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Na⁶p²O⁸

molecular formula = n (ef)