A compound is found to contain 27.29 % carbon and 72.71 % oxygen by weight. To answer the questions, enter the elements in the order presented above. 1. What is the empirical formula for this compound

CO2

Explanation:

Mass of carbon = 27.29

Mass of oxygen = 72.21

Step 1:

We have to first convert these masses to moles

Carbon = 2.29/2.01 = 2.274

Oxygen = 72.71/16 = 4.544

Step 2:

We have to divide the mols by the smallest mol to get simplest ratio of whole number.

The smallest mol is 2.274. we have to divide the mols by this.

2.274/2.274 = 1

4.544/2.274 = 2

Our empirical formula is therefore CO2

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