A certain compound is composed of 26.57% potassium, 35.36% chromium and 38.07% oxygen. Derive the empirical formula. atomic masses: potassium - 39.09 g/mole chromium - 51.99 g/mole oxygen - 16.00 g/mole What is the chemical name of the compound formed in the previous item?
A certain compound is composed of 26.57% potassium, 35.36% chromium and 38.07% oxygen. Derive the empirical formula. atomic masses: potassium - 39.09 g/mole chromium - 51.99 g/mole oxygen - 16.00 g/mole What is the chemical name of the compound formed in the previous item?
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A certain compound is composed of 26.57% potassium, 35.36% chromium and 38.07% oxygen. Derive the empirical formula.
potassium - 39.09 g/mole
chromium - 51.99 g/mole
oxygen - 16.00 g/mole
What is the chemical name of the compound formed in the previous item?
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