Answer:
THE MOLECULAR FORMULA FOR THE COMPOUND IS N20
Explanation:
To calculate the molecular formula for the compound, we follow the following steps:
Write out the percentage abundance of the individual elements
N = 63.65 %
O = 36.35 %
2. Divide the percentage composition by the atomic masses of the elements
N = 63.65 / 14 = 4.546
O = 36.35 / 16 = 2.272
3. Divide the values by the lowest value
N = 4.546 / 2.272 = 2.00
O = 2.202 / 2.272 = 1
4. The empirical formula of the compound will be:
N2O
5. Calculate the molecular mass
(N2O ) x = 44.02 g/mol.
(14 * 2 + 16) x = 44.02
(28 + 16) x = 44.02
44 x = 44.02
x = 44.02 / 44
x = 1
The molecular formula for the compound is N2O
