Moles of Mass of A atoms Divide by molar mass A atoms A to X Divide by mole ratio Convert ratio to Empirical formula lowest number lowest whole Mass of Moles of X atoms of moles numbers X atoms Divide by molar mass Figure 1. The empirical formula of a compound can be derived from the masses of all elements in the sample Based on the figure above, why is it necessary to follow the steps in calculating the empirical formula from the percent composition of a compound? Answer the question briefly. Use the space provided below.

Moles of Mass of A atoms Divide by molar mass A atoms A to X Divide by mole ratio Convert ratio to Empirical formula lowest number lowest whole Mass of Moles of X atoms of moles numbers X atoms Divide by molar mass Figure 1. The empirical formula of a compound can be derived from the masses of all elements in the sample Based on the figure above, why is it necessary to follow the steps in calculating the empirical formula from the percent composition of a compound? Answer the question briefly. Use the space provided below.

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

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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