Finding chemical formulae from a mole ratio An unknown compound has the following chemical formula: P4S, where x stands for a whole number. Measurements also show that a certain sample of the unknown compound contains 7.90 mol of sulfur and 5.27 mol of phosphorus. Write the complete chemical formula for the unknown compound.

Finding chemical formulae from a mole ratio An unknown compound has the following chemical formula: P4S, where x stands for a whole number. Measurements also show that a certain sample of the unknown compound contains 7.90 mol of sulfur and 5.27 mol of phosphorus. Write the complete chemical formula for the unknown compound.

Chemistry

10th Edition

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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