The molecular formula for ethylbenzene is CgH10. The empirical formula would be 1. C3H5 2. CAH6 3. C4HS 4. C3H6

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The molecular formula for ethylbenzene is C3H10- The empirical formula would be
1. C;H5
2. C4H6
3. C4H5
4. C3H6
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If 20.0 grams of Ca combines completely with 16.0 grams of S to form a compound,
what is the percent composition of Ca in the compound?
A) 1.25 %
B) 55.56%
C) 20.00%
D) 80.00%
E) 44.40%
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Transcribed Image Text:If 20.0 grams of Ca combines completely with 16.0 grams of S to form a compound, what is the percent composition of Ca in the compound? A) 1.25 % B) 55.56% C) 20.00% D) 80.00% E) 44.40% Sign out DELL ce 2$ % & 5 6 8. r t y f 11 k m alt ctrl
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Molecular formula of Ethylbenzene = C8H10 

Empirical formula would be C4H5 

 

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