Need help on two questions (electron configuration and stoichiometry

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The discussion revolves around calculating the composition of a compound containing hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon based on a sample weight of 1.3957 grams. Participants confirm that 0.04 grams of hydrogen is known, and they suggest calculating the grams of carbon by determining the moles from the 2.24 grams of CO2 produced. To find the grams of oxygen, the total of known elements (hydrogen, carbon, and nitrogen) is subtracted from the original sample weight. Finally, the empirical formula can be derived by converting the grams of each element to moles and finding their ratios. The thread emphasizes the need for step-by-step calculations to prepare for an upcoming midterm.
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A compound is analyzed and it contains H,N,O and C. The original sample is 1.3957 grams. The sample is burned in excess oxygen to form 2.24 grams of CO2. 0.04 grams H is evaluated in the original sample.

a. What are the grams of oxygen in the original sample?
b. The original compound contains 28.84% N, how many grams of N are there?
c. How many grams of C are in the original compound?
d. What is the empirical formula for this compound?

How would you do this step by step and what are the solutions?

I was only able to get part B which was .0403 grams i believe?

I have a midterm tomorrow and need urgent help.

Thank you
 
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roxy6 said:
A compound is analyzed and it contains H,N,O and C. The original sample is 1.3957 grams. The sample is burned in excess oxygen to form 2.24 grams of CO2. 0.04 grams H is evaluated in the original sample.

a. What are the grams of oxygen in the original sample?
b. The original compound contains 28.84% N, how many grams of N are there?
c. How many grams of C are in the original compound?
d. What is the empirical formula for this compound?

How would you do this step by step and what are the solutions?

I was only able to get part B which was .0403 grams i believe?

I have a midterm tomorrow and need urgent help.

Thank you

b- correct
c- how many moles of C are in 2.24 grams of CO2? What is that in grams?
a- Subtract b, c, and 0.04 grams H from the original sample weight. That gives you the amount of oxygen in the original compound.
d-after you find everything in grams you can covert it to moles. Find the ratios between each government.
 
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