5.) The composition of a compound containing Cd, P, and O, is 63.94% Cd and 11.80% P (by mass). What is the empirical formula for this compound?

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Use separate answer sheet for each item: ( Show your complete reaction)
5.) The composition of a compound containing Cd, P, and O, is 63.94% Cd and 11.80% P (by mass).
What is the empirical formula for this compound?
6). Using the expression:
2NAOH sa + H,SO,al- Na,SO, ia + 2H,0
How many grams of NaOH are needed to react with excess H,SO, to prepare 60.0grams of
Na,SO,?
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM SET IN STOICIOMETRY II Use separate answer sheet for each item: ( Show your complete reaction) 5.) The composition of a compound containing Cd, P, and O, is 63.94% Cd and 11.80% P (by mass). What is the empirical formula for this compound? 6). Using the expression: 2NAOH sa + H,SO,al- Na,SO, ia + 2H,0 How many grams of NaOH are needed to react with excess H,SO, to prepare 60.0grams of Na,SO,?
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