Chapter 8, Problem 8.67QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The empirical formula of the compound should be identified when the sample of compound reacts with ${\text{H}}_2$ produces 0.233g of $\text{HCl}$ and 0.403g of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$.

Concept introduction:

• Empirical formula of a compound represents the smallest whole number relative ratio of elements in that compound.
• Number of moles of a substance, from its given mass is,

$\text{Number of moles}\text{=}\frac{\text{Given}\text{mass}}{\text{Molecular}\text{mass}}$