Find the empirical formula of a compound containing 32.0g of bromine and 4.9 of magnesium.

Frow asked Aug 25, 2022

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Step-by-step explanation:

32.0g×1 mole/79.9g = 0.401 mole Br

ratio 1:2

MgBr2

9g × 1mole/24.31= 0.20 mole Mg

Werner Raath answered Aug 31, 2022

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