A compound has the composition given in the table below. Molar masses of the elements are also provided. Determine the empirical formula. element Cr C 12.7 12.0 Mass % 36.6 50.7 % Molar mass 52.0 16.0 g/mol

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A compound has the composition given in the table below. Molar masses of the elements are also provided.
Determine the empirical formula.
element
Cr
C
12.7
12.0
Mass %
36.6
50.7 %
Molar mass
52.0
16.0 g/mol
Transcribed Image Text:A compound has the composition given in the table below. Molar masses of the elements are also provided. Determine the empirical formula. element Cr C 12.7 12.0 Mass % 36.6 50.7 % Molar mass 52.0 16.0 g/mol
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