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An inorganic salt gave the following percentage composition : Na= 29.11%, S= 40.51% and O= 30.38%. Calculate the empirical formula of the salt. (At. Mass Na= 23, S=32)

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Given
Percentage of Na= 29.11%
Percentage of S= 40.51%
Percentage of O= 30.38%
Calculation of empirical formula

`therefore` Empirical formula `=Na_(2)S_(2)O_(3)`
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