Determine the molecular formula of an ox | Class 11 Chemistry Chapter Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry NCERT Solutions

Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Chemistry - Chapter Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry. This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Exercise 1, Question 8: . With detailed answers and explanations for each chapter, students can strengthen their understanding and prepare confidently for exams. Ideal for CBSE and other board students, this resource will simplify your study experience.

Question 8:

Determine the molecular formula of an oxide of iron in which the mass per cent of iron and oxygen are 69.9 and 30.1 respectively. Given that the molar mass of the oxide is 159.69 g mol–1.

Answer:

From the available data Percentage of iron = 69.9

Percentage of oxygen= 30.1

Total percentage of iron & oxygen= 69.9+30.1= 100% 

 

Step 1 calculation of simplest whole number ratios of the elements

Element

Percentage

Atomic mass

Atomic ratio

Simplest ratio

Simplest whole no ratio

Fe

69.9

55.84

69.9/55.84=1.25

1.25= 1

2

O

30.1

16

30.1/16 = 1.88

1.88=1.5

3

 

Step 2  Writing the empirical formula of the compound

The empirical formula of the compound = Fe2 O3

 

Step 3 determination of molecular formula of the compound

 

Empirical formula mass = 2 X69.9 + 3 X16=187.8 amu

 

Molecular mass of oxide= 159.69g/mol(given)

Now we know molecular formula = n x Empirical formula

 

And n= molecular mass / empirical formula mass= 159.69/187.8 = 0.85 = approx 1

 

Therefore molecular formula = n x empirical formula

 

=1 x(Fe2O3) = Fe2O3

 

The molecular formula of the oxide is Fe2O3


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  • Siyara bhatt
  • Jul 13, 2019

Thank you so much!


  • Siyara bhatt
  • Jul 13, 2019

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  • Prachi
  • Jul 03, 2019

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  • Khusboo Chawla
  • Jun 16, 2019

Thank you everyone 🙏🙏🙏


  • Shine
  • Jun 10, 2019

Not clear on empherical formula


  • Hari
  • Apr 29, 2019

Empirical formula not clear


  • Saba sindhi
  • Jan 18, 2019

New sem 2 text solution


  • Akshatha
  • Nov 30, 2018

Thanks


  • Tanaya Satange
  • Nov 29, 2018

Respected teacher, You have taken the percentage of iron instead of the molar mass of iron while calculating the Empirical Formula mass.Thank you for making available such detailed answers to us.


  • Aynal Hoque
  • Oct 22, 2018

In NCERT the molecular mass of oxide is not given....that's why I was in trouble to find the answer...thank's for this information..


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Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Chemistry - Chapter . This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Excercise 1 , Question 8: Determine the molecular formula of an oxide of iron in which the mass per cent of iron and oxygen ar....