Analysis of a 15.0-g sample of a compound used to leach gold from lowgrade ores is 7.03 g Na, 3.68 g C, and 4.29 g N.

Brennan Flores

Brennan Flores

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2021-10-04

Analysis of a 15.0-g sample of a compound used to leach gold from lowgrade ores is 7.03 g Na, 3.68 g C, and 4.29 g N. Determine the empirical formula for this substance.

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Clara Reese

Clara Reese

Skilled2021-10-05Added 120 answers

"7.03g Na = 7.0315 % Na = 46.87 %
3.68 g C = 3.6815=24.53 % C
4.29 g N = 4.2915=28.6 % Si
So, molar ratio Na : C : N
= 46.8723:24.5312:28.614
= 2.03 : 2.04 : 2.04
= 1 : 1 : 1
Hence, the empirical formula for this substance is NaCN"

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