Answer to Question #201125 in General Chemistry for Nishstha Mallala

Question

2. Determine the empirical and molecular formula for chrysotile asbestos.

Chrysotile has the following percent composition: 28.03% Mg, 21.60% Si,

1.16% H, and 49.21% O. The molar mass for chrysotile is 520.8 g/mol.

Answer 1

Molecular Formula ;$Mg_6Si_4H_6O_{16}$