A compound known to contain only the elements nitrogen and oxygen was analyzed and found to contain 25.94% nitrogen by mass. What is the empirical formula of this compound?
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Since the compound contains only nitrogen and oxygen, and we know the mass percentage of nitrogen is 25.94%, we can find the mass percentage of oxygen by subtracting this from 100%. Mass percentage of oxygen = 100% - 25.94% = 74.06%. Show more…
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