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The discussion focuses on calculating the composition of a compound containing hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), and carbon (C) from a sample weighing 1.3957 grams. The sample produces 2.24 grams of CO2 upon combustion, and 0.04 grams of H is identified in the original sample. To determine the grams of oxygen, the user must subtract the masses of H, nitrogen (28.84% of the sample), and carbon from the total sample weight. The empirical formula can be derived after calculating the moles of each element.

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  • Calculate moles of carbon from 2.24 grams of CO2 produced
  • Determine grams of nitrogen using the percentage composition provided
  • Perform mass balance to find grams of oxygen in the original sample
  • Convert grams of each element to moles to establish the empirical formula
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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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