Chapter 3, Problem 3.5QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The steps involving in determination of empirical formula from percentage composition should be explained.

Concept introduction:

Empirical formula:

The simplest percentage composition of elements present in the compound is given by empirical formula.

Molecular formula:

The number of elements present in the compound is given by molecular formula.

Mass percent:

The mass percent of analyte, which is present in taken amount (mass) of sample, is given by percent ratio of mass of analyte and taken mass of sample.

$\text{Mass}\text{present}\text{=}\frac{\text{Mass}\text{of}\text{analyte}}{\text{Mass}\text{of}\text{sample}}\times 100$