Step two circle the mass contribution of the element required (oxygen) 6 carbons 6 x 12 72 12 hydrogens 12 x 1 12 6 Oxygens 6 x 16 96 Total 180
Nutra. Sweet is 57. 14% C, 6. 16% H, 9. 52% N, and 27. 18% O. Calculate the empirical formula of Nutra. Sweet
You Do 1 Information Total sample 1. 2359 g Hydro gen Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen 0. 0648 g 0. 05092 28. 4%. moles
Finding molecular formula Factor = Molecular mass Empirical mass Molecular formula = Factor x Empirical formula
Example: A compound composed of: . 556 g carbon (C) and. 0933 g hydrogen (H). Find the molecular formula given that the molecule has molar mass of 42 g/mol Factor = Molecular mass Empirical mass Molecular formula = Factor x Empirical formula
Monday 03 07 16 Homework amendment ** 3. The oil of cinnamon contains almost 90% of cinnamaldehyde. By weight, this compound contains 81. 79% C, 6. 10% H and 12. 11% O. What is the empirical formula for cinnamaldehyde?