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How many grams of Fe2+ are present in 4.84 grams of iron(II) sulfite?

How many grams of Fe2+ are present in 4.84 grams of iron(II) sulfite?-example-1
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3.075 g Fe²⁺

Procedure

The formula of iron (II) sulfite is FeS, to get the grams of Fe²⁺ present, we need to determine the ratio of the elements that form the molecule.

Fe = 55.845 g/mol

S = 32.065 g/mol

FeS = 55.845 g/mol + 32.065 g/mol = 87.91 g/mol

Ratio Fe = 55.845/87.91= 0.6353

Ratio S= 32.065/89.91 = 0.3647

Grams of Fe²⁺ = 4.84 (0.6353) = 3.075 g Fe²⁺

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