Empirical formula – Calculate the empirical formula from the given data.

Assessment

Question 1

What is the empirical formula for a compound containing 38.8% carbon, 16.2% hydrogen, and 45.1% nitrogen?

Question 2

What is the empirical formula of a compound comprising 1.8% hydrogen, 56.1% sulfur, and 42.1% oxygen?

Question 3

Find the empirical formula for a compound containing 40.6% carbon, 5.1% hydrogen, and 54.2% oxygen.

Question 4

What is the empirical formula of a compound containing 47.37% carbon, 10.59% hydrogen, and 42.04% oxygen?