Calculating an Empirical Formula from Mass Data Although the mineral ilmenite contains more iron than titanium, the ore is usually mined and processed for titanium a strong, light, and flexible metal. A sample of ilmenite is found to contain 5.41 g iron, 4.64 g titanium, and 4.65 g oxygen. Determine the empirical formula for ilmenite.

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Calculating an Empirical Formula from Mass Data
Although the mineral ilmenite contains more iron than titanium, the ore is
usually mined and processed for titanium a strong, light, and flexible metal.
A sample of ilmenite is found to contain 5.41 g iron, 4.64 g titanium, and
4.65 g oxygen. Determine the empirical formula for ilmenite.
Transcribed Image Text:Calculating an Empirical Formula from Mass Data Although the mineral ilmenite contains more iron than titanium, the ore is usually mined and processed for titanium a strong, light, and flexible metal. A sample of ilmenite is found to contain 5.41 g iron, 4.64 g titanium, and 4.65 g oxygen. Determine the empirical formula for ilmenite.
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