Relative Molecular mass and Empirical Formulae Flashcards
1
Q
How do you calculate the Mr (relative molecular mass) of a compound?
A
Add the relative atomic mass of both elements together
2
Q
How do you find the Empirical formula of a
compound?
A
Simplify the whole number ratio of the atoms
3
Q
What is the Empirical formula of C6H1206 AND P4O6
A
CH2O, P2O3
4
Q
How do you calculate the empirical formula
A
- divide each mass/percentage by the relative atomic mass for that element
- divide the values by the smallest
- round to the whole number and use it to find the formula
5
Q
What is the empirical formula: 23.3% magnesium, 30.7% sulphur, 46.0% oxygen?
A
MgSO3