To find the whole number ratio of masses of fluorine in Compound 1 and Compound 2, we can divide the mass of fluorine in Compound 1 by the mass of fluorine in Compound 2.
The mass of fluorine in Compound 1 is 10.14 g.
The mass of fluorine in Compound 2 is 8.42 g.
Dividing the mass of fluorine in Compound 1 by the mass of fluorine in Compound 2, we get:
10.14 g / 8.42 g ≈ 1.203
Therefore, the whole number ratio of masses of fluorine in Compound 1 and Compound 2 is 1:1.
Two compounds of phosphorous and fluorine have the following mass ratio
Compound 1: 10.14 g fluorine for every 3.38 g phosphorus
Compound 2: 8.42 g fluorine for every 4.21 g phosphorus
Find the whole number ratio of masses of fluorine in Compound 1 and Compound 2
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