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12 January, 11:57

A compound contains 38.7% K, 13.9% N, and 47.4% O by mass. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

A compound contains 38.7% K, 13.9% N, and 47.4% O by mass. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

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  1. 12 January, 12:16
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    K - - - > 38.7 g / 39.1 g/mol = 0.99

    N - - - > 13.9 g / 14.0 g/mol = 0.99

    O - - - > 47.4 g / 16.0 g/mol = 2.96

    Divide by smallest:

    K - - - > 0.99 / 0.99 = 1

    N - - - > 0.99 / 0.99 = 1

    O - - - > 2.96 / 0.99 = 3

    KNO3
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