Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1305079248
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 5 - Questions - Page 240b: 27

Answer

In b. the pair of compounds have the same empirical formula.

Work Step by Step

1. Identify each empirical formula. a. $H_2O$: Cannot be divided. $H_2O_2$ divided by 2: $HO$ b. $N_2O_4$ divided by 2: $NO_2$ $NO_2$ cannot be divided. c. $CO$ cannot be divided. $CO_2$ cannot be divided. d. $CH_4$ cannot be divided. $C_2H_6$ divided by 2: $CH_3$
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