The mass % of nitrogen in one of its oxides is 46.67, determine the empirical formula of the compound.

The mass % of nitrogen in one of its oxides is 46.67, determine the em

1.	The mass % of nitrogen in one of its oxides is 46.67, determine the empirical formula of the compound.
Answer» tion:Let US assume the weight of the compound =100 gm.Weight of nitrogen =36.8 gmMoles of nitrogen =1436.8∴ Weight of oxygen =100−36.8=63.2 gmMoles of oxygen =1663.2The RATIO of number of moles of N and O is,N:O=1436.8 : 1663.2 =2.628:3.95 =1:1.5 =2:3So, formula is N2O3.