The discussion revolves around identifying the element M in the compound MF6, which contains 32.38% fluorine (F) by mass. Participants explore the problem within the context of chemistry, specifically focusing on mass percentage calculations and the implications for determining the identity of M.
There is no consensus on the identity of M, as participants have not fully verified the calculations or discussed the implications of the proposed solution. Multiple viewpoints and approaches to the problem remain present.
Participants have not provided detailed calculations or assumptions underlying their claims, and the discussion lacks clarity on the definitions of M, F, and MF6.
Altami said:Homework Statement
A compound MF6 (the 6 being a subscript) contains 32.38% F by mass what is identity of M?
Homework Equations
What is identity of M?
The Attempt at a Solution
I really have no idea how to start...sorry. If someone can give me tips, on how to do it, that way I can learn. Thanks!
DaveC426913 said:What have you learned in Chem so far?
Do you know what M, F and MF6 are?
Here's a push in the right direction.
I have one large fruit of unknown type and unknown mass, and six apples in my (massless) fruit basket.
I know how much the apples mass individually, and I've been told that, together, they comprise 32.38% of the mass of my entire fruit basket.
The remaining % of the fruit basket is going to be the mass of the mystery fruit.
Altami said:Wait I got 238.04 which would be Uranium right M=Uranium. If you can just verify this.