Moles of Mass of A atoms Divide by molar mass A atoms A to X Divide by mole ratio Convert ratio to Empirical formula lowest number lowest whole Mass of Moles of X atoms of moles numbers X atoms Divide by molar mass Figure 1. The empirical formula of a compound can be derived from the masses of all elements in the sample Based on the figure above, why is it necessary to follow the steps in calculating the empirical formula from the percent composition of a compound? Answer the question briefly. Use the space provided below.
Moles of Mass of A atoms Divide by molar mass A atoms A to X Divide by mole ratio Convert ratio to Empirical formula lowest number lowest whole Mass of Moles of X atoms of moles numbers X atoms Divide by molar mass Figure 1. The empirical formula of a compound can be derived from the masses of all elements in the sample Based on the figure above, why is it necessary to follow the steps in calculating the empirical formula from the percent composition of a compound? Answer the question briefly. Use the space provided below.
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Transcribed Image Text:Mass of
Moles of
A atoms
Divide by
A atoms
molar mass
A to X
Empirical
formula
Divide by
lowest number
mole ratio
Convert ratio to
lowest whole
Mass of
Moles of
of moles
numbers
X atoms
Divide by
molar mass
X atoms
Figure 1. The empirical formula of a compound can be derived from the masses of all elements in the sample
Based on the figure above, why is it necessary to follow the steps in calculating
the empirical formula from the percent composition of a compound? Answer
the question briefly. Use the space provided below.
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