A mineral ore is found to be a pure compound consisting of 29.1% sodium, 40.6% sulfur,and the st oxygen, by weight.a. Find the empirical formula (Na?S O?) for this compound2 1b. If the molecular weight of the compound is 158.2 g/mole, what is the molecular formula?BiN

Given:Percent mass of sodium = 29.1 %.Percent mass of sulfur = 40.6 %.Percent mass of oxygen = 100%…

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