test 1, question 7
Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 9:44 pm
Determine the empirical formula for an organic compound that, when burned in the presence of oxygen, formed 69.4g of CO2 and 17.05g of H2O. What is the mass percentage of carbon and hydrogen in the sample?
So, I was able to figure out the percentages, but how am i supposed to figure out the empirical formula when there is no overall mass given for me to subtract each element from?
Can someone guide me through this to get the answer, because I cannot figure it out...
So, I was able to figure out the percentages, but how am i supposed to figure out the empirical formula when there is no overall mass given for me to subtract each element from?
Can someone guide me through this to get the answer, because I cannot figure it out...