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An element, X. forms a compound with Carbon for which the formula is XC₂. If 37.48% of the compound is carbon. what is the atomic weight of X?

Chemistry: Matter and Change

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Author:Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom

Publisher:Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom

Chapter3: Matter-properties And Changes

Section3.4: Elements And Compounds

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