Question

the simplest formula of a compound contain 50% of element x (atomic weight 20) and 50% of element y (atomic weight 10)?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In this we have to find empirical formula

So 50/10=5

And for y. 50/20=5/2

Dividing these value with 5/2

We get ratio

2:1

So simplest formula is X2Yxplanation: