Answer to Question #82069 in General Chemistry for Jordan

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Question #82069

Determine the empirical formula of a clomping containing 60.3% magnesium and 39.7% oxygen

Expert's answer

Ar (Mg) = 24 , Ar (O) = 16

magnesium : oxygen = 60.3/24:39.7/16 = 2.51:2.48 ≈ 1:1

MgO

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