Calculate Molar Mass of Gas: 0.6536 g/L @ 37C & 787 torr

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The molar mass of a gas with a density of 0.6536 g/L at 37°C and 787 torr is calculated using the ideal gas law, specifically the formula n = PV/RT. The calculated molar mass is approximately 16.0548 g/mol. The discussion concludes that the molecular formula of the gas is likely CH4, as it closely matches the calculated molar mass.

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Calculate the molar mass of a gas that has a density of 0.6536 g/L at 37C and 787 torr. What do you think the?

My attempt:

I used n= PV/RT and calculated the number of moles to be 16.0548g/mol.

The second part is where I am confused. Anyone help?
 
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chemistry4all said:
Calculate the molar mass of a gas that has a density of 0.6536 g/L at 37C and 787 torr. What do you think the?

My attempt:

I used n= PV/RT and calculated the number of moles to be 16.0548g/mol.

The second part is where I am confused. Anyone help?

Second part? Eh?
 


oops didnt finish the last sentence. It is "What do you think you think the molecular formula of the gas is?


I think its CH4 because that's the only molecule I can find that has a MM close to 16g.
 

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