Percent Composition Calculate the percent composition of each element in the following compounds 2.Ca3(PO4)2 3. HCl 4. Iron (III) Oxide

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Percent Composition
Calculate the percent composition of each element in the following compounds

2.Ca3(PO4)2
3. HCl
4. Iron (III) Oxide
5. K2CO3

Empirical Formula
Determine the empirical formula for each compound.
6. A compound contains 0.0130 mol carbon, 0.0390 mol hydrogen, and 0.0065 mole oxygen.
7. A compound consists of 72.2% magnesium and 27.8% nitrogen.
8. Phosphoric Acid is found in some soft drinks. A sample of phosphoric acid contains 0.3086 g of hydrogen, 3.161 g of phosphorus, and 6.531 g oxygen.

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