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Determine the emperical formula of an iron oxide with 69.9% iron and 39.01% oxygen by mass |
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Answer» Explanation: Empirical formula of a COMPOUND MAY be defined as the formula which gives the simplest WHOLE number ratio of the atoms of various elements PRESENT in one molecule of the compound. Form the AVAILABLE data Percentage of iron = 69.9 Percentage of oxygen= 30.1 Total percentage of iron & oxygen= 69.9+39.1= 100% The empirical formula of the compound = Fe²O³ |
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