Problem: Determine the empirical formula of the following compound if a sample contains 87.5% N and 12.5% H by mass.
FREE Expert Solution
Step 1: 87.5% N and 12.5% H by mass. Recall that mass percent is given by:
Assuming we have 100 g of the compound, this means we have 87.5 g N and 12.5 g H.
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Determine the empirical formula of the following compound if a sample contains 87.5% N and 12.5% H by mass.
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