2. In an experiment it was found that 8.25 g of potassium (K) combines with 6.75 g of

oxygen (O) to produce a compound. What is its empirical formula of the compound?

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Corinne Fields

5 November, 22:35

2. In an experiment it was found that 8.25 g of potassium (K) combines with 6.75 g of

oxygen (O) to produce a compound. What is its empirical formula of the compound?

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Hannah Lane · Answer 1

K (8.25/39) O (6.75/16) = K (.21) O (.42) this is the mole ratio or. 21 mole K to. 42 mole O. This would then be. 21/.21 = 1.42/.21 = 2 or KO2. Does not make sense. Should be K2O

2. In an experiment it was found that 8.25 g of potassium (K) combines with 6.75 g ofoxygen (O) to produce a compound. What is its empirical formula of the compound?

2. In an experiment it was found that 8.25 g of potassium (K) combines with 6.75 g of

oxygen (O) to produce a compound. What is its empirical formula of the compound?