Question

In one compound of lead and sulfur, there are 6.46 g of lead

for every gram of sulfur. In another, there are 3.23 g of lead for
every gram of sulfur. What is the simple whole number ratio for the masses of lead that can make compounds with sulfur?

for the masses of lead that can make compounds with sulfur?

Answer 1

Lead to Sulfur = 2 : 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Represent lead with L and Sulfur with S

L1 = 6.46g for S1 = 1 g

L2= 3.23g for S2 = 1 g

Required

Determine the simple whole number ratio of L to S

Divide L1 by L2

L = L1/L2

L = 6.46g/3.23g

L = 2

Divide S1 by S2

S = 1g/1g

S = 1

Represent L and S as a ratio:

L : S = 2 : 1

Hence, the required ratio of Lead to Sulfur is 2 to 1