11. Sodium sulfate is used in the manufacture of detergents. a. Identify each of the component elements of sodium sulfate, and write the compound's chemical formula. b. Identify the compound as ionic or covalent. Explain. c. Calculate the percent composition of each element in sodium sulfate. 12. Determine the empirical formula for a compound that contains 35.98% aluminum and 64.02% sulfur. State any assumptions made.

11. Sodium sulfate is used in the manufacture of detergents. a. Identify each of the component elements of sodium sulfate, and write the compound's chemical formula. b. Identify the compound as ionic or covalent. Explain. c. Calculate the percent composition of each element in sodium sulfate. 12. Determine the empirical formula for a compound that contains 35.98% aluminum and 64.02% sulfur. State any assumptions made.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter2: Chemical Compounds

Section: Chapter Questions

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