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What is the empirical formula of stannous fluoride, the first fluoride compound added to toothpaste to protect teeth against decay? Its mass percent composition is 24.25% F, 75.75% Sn.
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This means that 24.25% of the sample is Fluorine (F) and 75.75% of the sample is Tin (Sn). In terms of grams, this translates to 24.25 g of Fluorine and 75.75 g of Tin. Show more…
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