Compound was found to contain nitrogen and oxygen in the ration 28 g: 80g. the formula of the compound is:
Correct answer: D. N₂O₅
- A. N₂O
- B. NO₂
- C. N₂O₃
- D. N₂O₅
Explanation
To determine the empirical formula, we need to find the simplest whole-number ratio of the atoms.Calculate the moles of each element:Nitrogen: 28g / 14g/mol = 2 molesOxygen: 80g / 16g/mol = 5 molesFind the simplest whole-number ratio:The ratio of nitrogen to oxygen is 2:5. This is already in its simplest whole-number ratio.
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