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EMPIRICAL FORMULAE ( shows the simplest ratio of the number of atoms for each element in a compound) #1 - Heat metal in crucible and lids - More reactive metal than hydrogen

PRECAUTION: - During heating lid is opened to allow excess oxygen from the air reacts with metal - Lid closed quickly to prevent white fume escape to the surrounding (get accurate value of product after heating) Example: In a chemical reaction, 4.23g of iron reacts completely with 1.80g of oxygen gas, producing iron oxide. Calculate the empirical formula of iron oxide. [Relative atomic mass: Iron = 56; Oxygen = 16] Answer: Element Mass Number of mole Simple ratio Ratio in round number Fe 4.23g 4.23/56= 0.0755 0.0755/0.07 55=1 2 O 1.80g 1.80/16= 0.1125 0.1125/0.0755= 1.5 3

The empirical formula of iron oxide = Fe2O3

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