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A compound composed of only sulfur and aluminum is analyzed. The mass ratio of aluminum to sulfur is found to be 1.00:1.78.
Find the empirical formula of this compound. (Hint: don't forget to find the moles of each first!)
Select one:
a. Al2S3
b.Al2S
c. AIS
d. Al3S2

Answer :

Answer:

a. Al2S3.

Explanation:

Molar mass of Al =  26.98

Molar mass of S = 32.06.

Ratio of AL:S is 1 : 1.78

Dividing by the moles we get:

0.0371  : 0.0555

= 1 : 1.5

So its Al2S3.

[tex]Al_2S_3[/tex] is the empirical formula of this compound. Hence, option A is correct.

What is an empirical formula?

The empirical formula is the chemical formula of a compound that gives the proportions (ratios) of the elements present in the compound but not the actual numbers or arrangement of atoms.

The molar mass of Al =  26.98

The molar mass of S = 32.06.

The ratio of AL:S is 1: 1.78

Dividing by the moles we get:

0.0371: 0.0555

= 1 : 1.5

Hence, [tex]Al_2S_3[/tex] this is the empirical formula of this compound.

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