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4. Citric acid was found to contain 37.51% C, 4.20 % H. and 58.29% O by mass. What is the simplest formula for citric acid?

4. Citric acid was found to contain 37.51% C, 4.20 % H. and 58.29% O by mass. What is the simplest formula for citric acid?

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2. A compound has the following chemical formula; CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)g 4 H₂O. Calculate the mass percentage of each element in turquoise. 3. Thyroxine is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland and has a formula of C₁5H₁NO414. How many grams of iodine are there in a 5 g sample of thyroxin? 4. Citric acid was found to contain 37.51% C, 4.20 % H. and 58.29% O by mass. What is the simplest formula for citric acid?
Transcribed Image Text:2. A compound has the following chemical formula; CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)g 4 H₂O. Calculate the mass percentage of each element in turquoise. 3. Thyroxine is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland and has a formula of C₁5H₁NO414. How many grams of iodine are there in a 5 g sample of thyroxin? 4. Citric acid was found to contain 37.51% C, 4.20 % H. and 58.29% O by mass. What is the simplest formula for citric acid?
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