A sample of phosphorous is placed in a 10.05 g crucible and gives 10.24 g then heated red hot to form a white oxile compound. After heating, the crucible and product weigh 10.39 g. what is the empirical formula of this metal oxide compound? 1 0PO 2. OPO2 3. OP20 4 OP203

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A sample of phosphorous is placed in a 10.05 g crucible and gives 10.24 g then heated red hot to form
a white oxile compound. After heating, the crucible and product weigh 10.39 g. what is the empirical formula of this metal oxide
compound?
1. OPO
2. OPO2
3. OP20
4. OP203
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