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31 January, 20:11

A compound contains 30. percent sulfur and 70. percent fluorine by mass. the empirical formula of the compound is

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  1. 31 January, 20:34
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    Assume 100 g of compound. This turns percent to mass. Calculate moles:

    S - - - > 30/32 = 0.9375

    F - - - > 70 / 19 = 3.6842

    get whole number ratio:

    0.9375 / 0.9375 = 1

    3.6842 / 0.9375 = 3.93 = 4

    Answer : SF4
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