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21 July, 04:16

What is the empirical formula for a molecule containing 46.8% Si and 53.2% O?

A. Si2O3

B. Si2O

C. SiO3

D. SiO2

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  1. 21 July, 07:10
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    Assume there are 100 g of the substance.

    Masses:

    Si: 46.8 g

    O: 53.2 g

    Moles:

    Si: 46.8 / 28 = 1.67

    O: 53.2 / 16 = 3.32

    Dividing by the smaller number:

    Si: 1.6 7 / 1.67 = 1

    O: 3.32 / 1.67 = 2

    Thus, the formula:

    SiO2
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