Help Westy Find Empirical & Molecular Formulas: K, Mn, O; Molar Mass 158/mol

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The discussion focuses on determining the empirical and molecular formulas for a compound with a composition of 24.68% K, 34.81% Mn, and 40.51% O, with a molar mass of 158 g/mol. Participants emphasize the importance of calculating the grams of each element based on the given percentages. Additionally, there is a query regarding the conversion of 62 x 1023 formula units of Ca(MnO4)2 into grams, highlighting the need for a clear understanding of molar mass and Avogadro's number.

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Kinda help me this..when I am in our class, our teacher discuss how to determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of a compound having the given percentage composition and molar mass but i aint listen because i have headache.

a) 24.68% K, 34.81% Mn, and 40.51% O;molar mass=158/mol

and this please, finding the number of grams
1.)62x10to the power of23formula units of Ca (MnO4)2

please help me this and explain how did yo get it...

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At least show some attempt. You have to find the grams of each element. Start with that.
 

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