Chapter 4, Problem 131QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The empirical formula of aluminium oxide is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The empirical formula of a compound is the number of elements present in a compound. The number of moles is calculated as follows:

$n=\frac{m}{MM}$ …… (1)

Here, $n$ is the number of moles, $m$ is the given mass, and $MM$ is the molar mass.