A compound contains 60% Mg and 40% O by mass. The empirical formula of the compound is:
Correct answer: D. MgO
- A. Mg₂O₃
- B. MgO₂
- C. Mg₂O
- D. MgO
Explanation
Converting mass percentages to moles gives 2.5 mol Mg (60g/24g/mol) and 2.5 mol O (40g/16g/mol). The mole ratio of Mg:O is 2.5:2.5, which simplifies to 1:1. The empirical formula is MgO.
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