Common mistakes made when determining the empirical formula of magnesium oxide through experiment include: not quantifying the amounts of materials used; confusing materials and apparatus where materials are substances and apparatus are reusable tools; procedures that do not provide enough detail on quantities; carrying out too many steps before calculating the formula; neglecting safety concerns which should address exposure risks, handling exposure, and proper disposal; and not directly answering the experimental question of what is the empirical formula of magnesium oxide.
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Common mistakes made when determining the empirical formula of magnesium oxide through experiment include: not quantifying the amounts of materials used; confusing materials and apparatus where materials are substances and apparatus are reusable tools; procedures that do not provide enough detail on quantities; carrying out too many steps before calculating the formula; neglecting safety concerns which should address exposure risks, handling exposure, and proper disposal; and not directly answering the experimental question of what is the empirical formula of magnesium oxide.
Common mistakes made when determining the empirical formula of magnesium oxide through experiment include: not quantifying the amounts of materials used; confusing materials and apparatus where materials are substances and apparatus are reusable tools; procedures that do not provide enough detail on quantities; carrying out too many steps before calculating the formula; neglecting safety concerns which should address exposure risks, handling exposure, and proper disposal; and not directly answering the experimental question of what is the empirical formula of magnesium oxide.