Question 1
A compound has the following percentage composition, by weight: 22.0% Cu, 12.9% Fe, 16.6% C, 19.4% N, and 29.1% H
2O. Write a plausible (empirical) formula for this hydrate.
◦ CuFe(CN)
4∙ 4 H
2O
◦ CuF(CN)
4∙ 5 H
2O
◦ Cu
3Fe
2(CN)
12∙ 14 H
2O
◦ CuF(CN)4
◦ Cu
3Fe
2(CN)
12 Question 2
A compound is found to have the following percent composition by mass: 38.7% K, 13.8% N, 47.5% O. What is the empirical formula of the compound?
◦ KNO
3 ◦ KNO
2 ◦ K
2NO
2 ◦ K
2NO
3 ◦ K
2N
2O
3