A compound is formed by 24 grams of X and 64 grams of oxygen. if X=12 and O=16.calculate the simplest formula of the compound.

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Solution

The compound is formed with 24 grams of compound X and 64 grams of O.
Given, X=12 grams and O= 16 grams
Since, the atomic mass of X= 12, number of atoms of X present in the compound= 24/12= 2 atoms
Also, number of atoms of oxygen present in the compound= 64/16 = 4.
Therefore, formula of the compound is X₂ O_4.

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