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17 October, 20:09

A compound is analyzed and found to contain 36.70% potassium, 33.27% chlorine, and 30.03% oxygen. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

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  1. 17 October, 23:02
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    We assume all the percentages are equal to the mass for 100g of sample so:

    36.70/30.03=1.21

    33.27/30.03=1.11

    30.03/30.03=1

    Rounded to nearest whole number it becomes KClO
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