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The molecular mass of iodide of tin `(Sn)` is 626.5 amu. What is the empirical formula of the substance?
`(I = 127, Sn = 118.5)`

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To find the empirical formula of the iodide of tin (Sn), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Define the formula Let the formula of the iodide of tin be represented as \( \text{Sn}I_x \), where \( x \) is the number of iodine atoms in the compound. ### Step 2: Write the molecular mass equation The molecular mass of the compound can be expressed as: \[ ...
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