Chemistry: Matter and Change
Chemistry: Matter and Change
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780078746376
Author: Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
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Chapter 13, Problem 6STP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The empirical formula is to be calculated using percentage composition.

Concept introduction:

The empirical formula is the formula which gives the simplest whole number ratio of the atoms present in the formula.

Expert Solution & Answer
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Answer to Problem 6STP

A

Explanation of Solution

To calculate empirical formula of a compound, percentage to the atomic mass ratio is calculated and converted into simple whole number ratio.

Element Percentage Atomic mass %/mass Simple ratio Whole no. ratio
Li 28.98 6.9 4.2 1 1
O 66.81 15.9 4.20 1 1
H 4.21 1 4.21 1 1

The simplest whole number ratio is:

Li:O:H=1:1:1

Therefore empirical formula is LiOH

Conclusion

The calculations show correct empirical formula is LiOH. Therefore option A is correct.

Chapter 13 Solutions

Chemistry: Matter and Change

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