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Calculate the empirical formula of a mineral having the following composition :
`CaO=48.0%, P_(2)O_(2)=41%,CaCl_(2)=10.7%`

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To calculate the empirical formula of the mineral with the given composition, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Convert percentages to grams Assuming we have 100 grams of the mineral, the composition in grams will be: - CaO = 48.0 g - P2O5 = 41.0 g (Note: The correct formula is P2O5, not P2O2) - CaCl2 = 10.7 g ...
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