Asked by Rose Bud
The molecular formula for this compound (14.37% H, density of 1.13 g/L at 24 C and 743 mmHg) is C_H_
I am not sure how to use this information
I am not sure how to use this information
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Answered by
DrBob222
Determine the empirical formula from the percent composition. The problem should have said it was a hydrocarbon; otherise we don't know the percent carbon. I will assume a hydrocarbon; therefore, %C = 100-%H. Take 100 g sample, then convert each to mols.
14.37/1 = 14.37 mols
85.6%/12 = 7.13
You can tell the ratio is CH2 and that is the empirical formula.
Now you need the molar mass which you can get from
P*molar mass = density*R*T
Solve for molar mass and determine frm that how many of the CH2 units are strung together to make up a mole.
Post your work if you get stuck.
14.37/1 = 14.37 mols
85.6%/12 = 7.13
You can tell the ratio is CH2 and that is the empirical formula.
Now you need the molar mass which you can get from
P*molar mass = density*R*T
Solve for molar mass and determine frm that how many of the CH2 units are strung together to make up a mole.
Post your work if you get stuck.
Answered by
Rose Bud
Thank you, that was awesome, I think i got the right answer now
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