Chemistry
Find the empirical formula of a compound containing 17.64% hydrogen and 82.35% nitrogen.
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| Element | % composition | At. wt. | Relative no. of atoms | Simplest ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen | 82.35 | 14 | = 5.88 | = 1 |
| Hydrogen | 17.64 | 1 | = 17.64 | = 3 |
Simplest ratio of whole numbers = N : H = 1 : 3
Hence, empirical formula is NH3
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