A compound, A,S3, contains three S atoms per formula unit and is 43.71% sulfur. What is the atomic weight of the element A? S=32

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A compound, A2S3, contains three S atoms per formula unit and is 43.71% sulfur. What is the atomic weight of the element A?
S=32
Lütfen birini seçin:
a. 40.1
b. 61.8
с. 32.1
d. 55.9
Transcribed Image Text:A compound, A2S3, contains three S atoms per formula unit and is 43.71% sulfur. What is the atomic weight of the element A? S=32 Lütfen birini seçin: a. 40.1 b. 61.8 с. 32.1 d. 55.9
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