Calomel is a compound that was once popular for treating syphilis. It contains 84.98% mercury and 15.02% chlorine. It has a molar mass of 472 g/mol. What is its molecular formula?
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Given that the compound contains 84.98% mercury and 15.02% chlorine: - For mercury (Hg): Mass of Hg = 84.98% of 472 g/mol = 0.8498 * 472 = 401.06 g/mol Number of moles of Hg = 401.06 g/mol / 200.6 g/mol = 2.00 mol - For chlorine (Cl): Mass of Cl = 15.02% Show more…
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