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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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  • 6 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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