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Question #107218

A gas contains 16.5 g of nitrogen and 3.5 g of hydrogen.what is it's simplest formula

Expert's answer

n(N) = 16.5 / 14 = 1.179 mol

n(H) = 3.5 / 1 = 3.5 mol

3.5 : 1.179 = 3 : 1

The formula of a gas is NH₃

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