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I have a compound that contains nitrogen and oxygen, but I do not know its empirical formula.?
I have a compound that contains nitrogen and oxygen, but I do not know its empirical formula. I do know it contains about 14 grams of nitrogen and 47.7 grams of oxygen. What is the most likely molecular formula?
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- Trevor HLv 76 years ago
Calculate mol in each mass
Atomic mass N = 14g
Mol in 14g = 1
Atomic mass O = 16g
Mol in 47.7g = 47.7/16 = 3
Empirical formula = NO3
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