Chemistry, 21.07.2019 16:00 lilly9240

What is the empirical formula for a compound that is 83.7% carbon and 16.3% hydrogen?

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Answer from: oof40

Hello!

We use the amount in grams (mass ratio) based on the composition of the elements, see: (in 100 g solution)

C: 83.7% = 83,7 g
H: 16.3% = 16.3 g

Let us use the above mentioned data (in g) and values will be converted to amount of substance (number of moles) by dividing by molecular mass (g / mol) each of the values, lets see:

$C: \dfrac{83.7\:\diagup\!\!\!\!\!g}{12\:\diagup\!\!\!\!\!g/mol} \approx 6.975\:mol$

$H: \dfrac{16.3\:\diagup\!\!\!\!\!g}{1\:\diagup\!\!\!\!\!g/mol} = 16.3\:mol$

We note that the values found above are not integers, so let's divide these values by the smallest of them, so that the proportion is not changed, let's see:

$C: \dfrac{6.975}{6.975} = 1$

$H: \dfrac{16.3}{6.975} \approx 2.3$

Note: So the ratio in the smallest whole numbers of carbon to hydrogen is 3:7, thus, the minimum or empirical formula found for the compound will be:

$\boxed{\boxed{C_3H_7}}\end{array}}\qquad\checkmark$

I hope this helps. =)

Answer from: Quest

mechanics (greek is that area of science concerned with the behaviour of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements, and the subsequent effects of the bodies on their environment. the scientific discipline has its origins in ancient greece with the writings of aristotle and archimedes[1][2][3] (see history of classical mechanics and timeline of classical mechanics). during the early modern period, scientists such as galileo, kepler, and newton laid the foundation for what is now known as classical mechanics. it is a branch of classical physics that deals with particles that are either at rest or are moving with velocities significantly less than the speed of light. it can also be defined as a branch of science which deals with the motion of and forces on objects. the field is yet less widely understood in terms of quantum theory.

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when the volume of gas is changed from 717.73 ml to 852 ml the temperature will change from 315 c to 452 c

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this is calculated using the charles law formula

that is, v1/t1 = v2/t2

v1=?

t1 = 315 c into kelvin = 315 +273 = 588 k

v2 = 852 ml

t2 = 425c + 273 =698 k

make v1 the subject of the formula ( by multiplying both side by t1)

v1=( v2 xt1) / t2

v1= (852 ml x 588 k)/ 698 k= 717.73 ml

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