Question

There are two compounds of gold and chlorine. In one compound, there is 15.39 g of gold for every 2.77 g of chlorine. In the other compound, there is 7.74 g of gold for every 4.18 g of chlorine.

Find the ratio of masses of gold in the two compounds (give in 'y:x' format)
The answer is 3:1 so whoever this helps

Answer 1

The ratio of the masses of gold in the two compounds = 3 : 1

Step-by-step explanation:

In compound 1:

15.39 g of gold combines with 2.77 g of chlorine

mass of gold that will combine with 1 g of chlorine = 15.39/2.77 = 5.55 g

In compound 2:

7.74 g of gold combines with 4.18 g of chlorine

mass of gold that will combine with 1 g of chlorine = 7.74/4.18 = 1.8 g

Ratio of gold in the that combines with 1 g of chlorine in the two compounds is given as

5.55/1.85 = 3

Therefore, the ratio of the masses of gold in the two compounds = 3 : 1