A sample contains 36.95 g of mercury and 13.05 g of chlorine. Determine the empirical formula for this compound.
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The atomic mass of mercury is approximately 200.59 g/mol. Use the formula: \[ \text{moles of Hg} = \frac{\text{mass of Hg}}{\text{molar mass of Hg}} = \frac{36.95 \, \text{g}}{200.59 \, \text{g/mol}} \] Show more…
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