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9.4 A sample of sodium sulphate compound is found to contain 29% of sodium, 40,5% of sulphur and 30, 4% of oxygen. Use relevant calculations to determine the empirical formula of this compound.

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9.4 A sample of sodium sulphate compound is found to contain 29% of sodium,
40,5% of sulphur and 30, 4% of oxygen.
Use relevant calculations to determine the empirical formula of this compound.

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