I AM GIVING BRAINLIEST! PLEAS HEL I NEEED HEL PLEAS Find the molecular formula for a compound with-
4.04 g N, 11.46 g O, molar mass 108.0 g/mol.
? moles N =
? moles O =
N : O =
empirical formula =
molecular mass of empirical formula =
The molar mass ratio of (molecular formula/empirical formula) =
molecular formula =

moles of N

4.04 g / 14.01 = 0.288

moles of O

11.46 / 16 = 0.72 moles

divide both of them by the lowest number of moles to get the ratio

0.288 / 0.288= 1

0.72 / 0.288 = 2.48

now multiply both by 2, to make it a whole number =

ratio = 2 : 5

empirical formula = N2O5

the molar mass of the compound = 108.01

molar mass of the empirical formula = 108.02

when you divide this to get the factor the factor is also 1, so you dont really change anything

FORMULA = N2O5

Explanation:

I had it written done from my school notes

I really hope this helps

Always remember that a compound can be separated into simpler substances by chemical methods/reactions. While elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions. You can do a flame test and spectrum analysis to determine whether a solid material is an element or a compound. Check the boiling and/or melting point, color or density. Also check the solid material’s reaction with oxygen, hydrogen, calcium, or various acids. Examine and study its physical chemistry. The element(s) that may be present may be identified by checking the absorption edges from an x-ray spectrum.

For instance, a solid white material (A) is heated in the absence of air, decomposing to form a new white material (B) and gas (C). Gas (C) has the same properties as the products when carbon is burned in an excess of oxygen (CO2). How can we determine whether A, B, and C are elements or compounds? A would be a compound since it was broken down into B and C. So how do we determine B and C?

A compound can be decomposed, for the reason that a compound is composed of 2 or more elements. On the contrary, an element cannot be decomposed.