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1. A compound is 85.7% carbon and 14.3% hydrogen. Calculate the empirical formul

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Question

1. A compound is 85.7% carbon and 14.3% hydrogen. Calculate the empirical formula.

2. What is the empirical formula for a compound if a 2.50 g sample contains 0.900 g if 6 cakcuyn abd 1.60 g of chlorine?

3.Methyl acetate is a sovent commonly used in some paints, inks, and adhesives. Determine the empirical formula for methy acetate, which has the following chemical analysis : 48.64% carbon hydrogen, 8.16% and 43.20 % oxygen?

4.Determine the empirical formula for a compound that contains 35.98% aluminum and 64.02% sulfur.

Explanation / Answer

1. CH2

3. C3H6O2

4. Al2S3