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Kate asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 1 decade ago

Question in Chemistry...thanks!?

An unknown compound is decomposed into 6.6g of Ma, 3.1g of P and 6.4 of oxygen. What is it's empirical formula?

Update:

Oops! Yes, I mean Na...sorry!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    I think you mean Na

    6.6/23 = 0.29

    3.1/31 = 0.1

    6.4/16 = 0.4

    Find whole numbers 3:1:4

    Na3PO4

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Instead of Ma, do you mean Na?

    Source(s): chemist
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