Chemistry: Matter and Change
Chemistry: Matter and Change
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780078746376
Author: Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
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Chapter 10.4, Problem 67SSC
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether a molecular formula of a compound can be 2.5 times its empirical formula or not needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The empirical formula tells about the simplest ratio of atoms of present in the molecule. It does not give the actual number of atoms present in the molecule. The molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms present in the molecule.

Expert Solution & Answer
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Answer to Problem 67SSC

No, molecular formula of a compound cannot be 2.5 times its empirical formula.

Explanation of Solution

The simplest ratio of atoms present in a compound can be represented by its empirical formula. On the other hand, the exact ratio shows the molecular formula.

The ratio of molecular formula to empirical formula always gives a natural number

(1, 2, 3, .......).

For examples, molecular formula of hydrogen peroxide is H2O2 but its empirical formula is HO. Here, the molecular formula is 2 times the empirical; formula.

Hence the experimental claim of the student is false.

Conclusion

This statement made by student is wrong.

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Chemistry: Matter and Change

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