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A substance used as a water softener has the following mass percentage composition : `42.07% Na, 18.9% P`, and `39.04%` of oxygen. Determine the empirical formula of the compound. `(Na = 23, P = 31, 0 = 16)`

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To determine the empirical formula of the compound based on the given mass percentages of its elements, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Convert mass percentages to grams Assume we have 100 grams of the compound. This means: - Sodium (Na): 42.07 g - Phosphorus (P): 18.9 g - Oxygen (O): 39.04 g ...
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