HChem Chapter 7 Flashcardizz - Formulas

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What is the correct name for the compound with the formula (NH₄)₃PO₄?

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Ammonium Phosphate

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What is the empirical formula of a compound that is 18.8% sodium, 29.0% chlorine, and 52.2% oxygen?

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NaClO₄

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How do you determine the molecular formula from the empirical formula CH₂O and a molecular molar mass of 180.18?

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The molecular formula is C₆H₁₂O₆.

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What is the percent by mass of hydrogen in (NH₄)₃PO₄?

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8%.

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What is the oxidation state of chlorine in ClO⁻?

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+1.

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What is the definition of an empirical formula?

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An empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a compound.

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How do you calculate percent by mass of an element in a compound?

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Percent by mass = (mass of element in 1 mole of compound / molar mass of compound) × 100.

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What is the significance of oxidation states in chemical compounds?

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Oxidation states indicate the degree of oxidation of an atom in a compound, helping to understand electron transfer in reactions.

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What is the difference between molecular formula and empirical formula?

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The molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule, while the empirical formula shows the simplest ratio.

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How do you find the molar mass of a compound?

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Add the atomic masses of all the atoms in the molecular formula.