Chapter 8, Problem 8ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The empirical formula of silver sulfide product that is formed when $\text{0}\text{.500 mol}$ of silver combines with $\text{0}\text{.250 mol}$ of sulfur is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

The empirical formula is the simplest whole number ratio of the atoms of the element present in the compound. The empirical formula is determined by the two methods, which are given below.

• Experimental synthesis data

• Percent composition

Percent composition is mostly used to determine empirical formula. In this method, after calculating the moles of each element in a compound, the mole ratio is simplified to a small whole number.