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8 July, 20:27

An ionic compound is found to contain 10.9% magnesium, 31.8% chlorine and 57.3% oxygen. What is the empirical formula for this compound?

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  1. 8 July, 20:46
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    Mg 10.9g/24.31=0.018/0.018=1

    Cl 31.8g/35.45=0.897/0.018=49.83=50

    O 57.3g/16.00=3.581/0.018=198.94=199

    empirical formula=MgCl50O199

    I think it's right
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