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EMPIRICAL AND MOLECULAR

Published on Dec 06, 2015

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EMPIRICAL AND MOLECULAR

DETERMINING EMPIRICAL

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EXAMPLE PROBLEM

Methyl acetate is a solvent commonly used in some paints, inks, and adhesives. Determine the empirical formula for methyl acetate, which has the following chemical analysis: 48.64% carbon, 8.16% hydrogen, and 43.20% oxygen.

Percent to Mass

STEP ONE:

Mass to Moles

STEP TWO:

Divide by Small

STEP THREE: 

Multiply ‘Til Whole

STEP FOUR:

determining molecular

actual number and types of atoms of a molecules
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EXAMPLE PROBLEM

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Succinic acid is a substance produced by lichens. Chemical analysis indicates it is composed of 40.68% carbon, 5.08% hydrogen, and 52.24% oxygen and has a molar mass of 118.1 g/mol. Determine the empirical and molecular formulas for succinic acid.

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