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A substance contains 36.1 percent calcium and 63.9 percent chlorine by weight. What is the empirical formula of the given compound? A. CaCl B. Ca0.9Cl1.8 C. CaCl2 D. Ca2Cl4
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A substance contains 36.1 percent calcium and 63.9 percent chlorine by weight. What is the empirical formula of the given compound?

A.
CaCl

B.
Ca0.9Cl1.8

C.
CaCl2

D.
Ca2Cl4

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

User Jake Levi
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Answer:C-CaCl2

Explanation:The answer is C because the chemical formula of calcium chloride is CaCl2.

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