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What is the empirical formula for a compound if a sample contains 3.72 g of P and 21.28 g of Cl?
PCl5
PCl3
P2Cl10
P2Cl5
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Convert to moles:
- moles P = 3.72 g / 30.97 g·mol⁻¹ = 0.120 mol
- moles Cl = 21.28 g / 35.45 g·mol⁻¹ = 0.600 mol
Divide by smallest (0.120): P = 1.00, Cl = 5.00 → empirical formula PCl5.
- moles P = 3.72 g / 30.97 g·mol⁻¹ = 0.120 mol
- moles Cl = 21.28 g / 35.45 g·mol⁻¹ = 0.600 mol
Divide by smallest (0.120): P = 1.00, Cl = 5.00 → empirical formula PCl5.
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