Concept explainers
a.
Interpretation: The empirical formula of Z compound under given conditions needs to be calculated.
Concept Introduction: The chemical proportions of atoms of each element that are present in the compound is given by its chemical formula.
The simplest positive integer ratio of atoms of each element that are present in the compound is given by its empirical formula.
b.
Interpretation: The molar mass of Z compound needs to be calculated.
Concept Introduction:The molar of the compound is calculated using formula from Graham’s law:
Where M represents molar mass.
c.
Interpretation: The molecular formula of Z compound needs to be calculated.
Concept Introduction: The chemical proportions of atoms of each element that are present in the compound is given by its chemical formula.
d.
Interpretation: The mole ratio of Z to Ar needs to be calculated when sample of gas is obtained by five effusion steps.
Concept Introduction:The mole ratio of Z to Ar can be calculated using Z:Ar ratio of the first mixture and ratio of effusion rates as:
Where N represents the number of effusion steps.
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