Chemistry, The Central Science, Volume 1, Custom For Houston Community College

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ISBN: 9781323850206

Author: Lemay, Bursten Brown, Woodward Murphy, Lufaso Stoltzfus

Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed

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Chapter 3, Problem 53E

Determine the empirical and molecular formulas of each of the following substances:

a. Styrene, a compound used to make Styrofoam® cups and insulation, contains 92 3% C and 7.7% H by mass and has a molar mass of 104 g/mol
b. Caffeine, a stimulant found in coffee, contains 49.5% C, 5.15% H, 28.9% N, and 16.5% 0 by mass and has a molar mass of 195 g/mol.
c. Monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer in certain foods. contains 35.51% C, 4.77% H, 37.85% 0, 8.29% N, and 13.60% Na, and has a molar mass of 169 g/mol.

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