A sample of an iron-containing compound is 22.0% iron, 50.2% oxygen, and 27.8% chlorine by mass. What is the empirical formula of this compound?
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This means you have: - 22.0 g of iron (Fe) - 50.2 g of oxygen (O) - 27.8 g of chlorine (Cl) Show more…
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