CFx where x stands for a whole number. Measurements also show that a certain sample of the unknown compound contains 8.5 mol of

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CFx where x stands for a whole number. Measurements also show that a certain sample of the unknown compound contains 8.5 mol of

fluorine and 2.11 mol of carbon. Write the complete chemical formula for the unknown compound.

Chemistry

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4vir4ik [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-09T06:35:09+03:00

Answer:

CF₄

Explanation:

CFx where x stands for a whole number.

According to the measurements of a certain sample, the molar ratio of fluorine to carbon is 8.5:2.11. We can use this ratio to calculate "x", considering there is 1 mole of carbon in the chemical formula of CFx.

1 mol C × (8.5 mol F/2.11 mol C) = 4 mol F

The chemical formula is CF₄.