Purchase Solution

Empirical formula of the compound

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

A sample of a substance (containing only C, H, and N) is burned in oxygen and 3.042 g of CO2, 1.090 g of H2O and 1.555 g of NO are the sole products.

a) What is the empirical formula of the compound?
b) How many grams of the initial sample were burned?

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

This solution finds the empirical formula of a compound and the number of grams of the initial sample burned.

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Thermochemistry

The quiz helps in revising basic concepts about thermochemistry.

Match Elements with their Symbols

Elements are provided: choose the matching one- or two-letter symbol for each element.

Functional groups in Organic Chemistry

You will be tested on the names of functional groups in Organic Chemistry. It is very important to know the functional groups to understand Organic reactions.

General Chemistry - Classification of Matter

This test will assess your knowledge on the classification of matter which includes elements, compounds and mixtures.

Organic Chemistry Naming: Alkanes

This is a quiz which is designed to assist students with learning the nomenclature used to identify organic compounds. This quiz focuses on the organic compounds called Alkanes.