Question

Determine the empirical and molecular formula for chrysotile asbestos. Chrysotile has the following percent composition: 28.03% Mg, 21.60% Si, 1.16% H, and 49.21% O. The molar mass for chrysotile is 520.8 g/mol.

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Answer 1

Empirical formula: $Mg_2Si_2H_3O_8$

Molecular formula: $Mg_4Si_4H_6O_{16}$

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Answer 2

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