Suppose there are two known compunds containing the genetic elements X and Y. You have a 1.00-g sample of each compounds. One sample contains 0.33 g of X abd the other contains 0.42 g of X. Identify plausible sets of formulas for these two compounds.
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To identify plausible sets of formulas for the two compounds, we can use the concept of molar ratios and the given masses of X in each sample.
1. Calculate the moles of X in each sample:
- For the first sample: moles of X = mass of X / molar mass of X
- For the second sample: moles of X = mass of X / molar mass of X
2. Convert the moles of X to mole ratios:
- Divide the number of moles of X in each sample by the smaller of the two values to obtain the mole ratio.
3. Use the mole ratios to determine the plausible sets of formulas:
- The mole ratio will give us the relative number of moles of X to Y in each compound. Based on this ratio, we can determine the formulas of the compounds.
Note: Assumptions should be made based on whole numbers. Keep in mind that we do not have the molar mass of Y or any information about its quantity.
Let's follow these steps to find the plausible sets of formulas for the two compounds:
1. Calculate the moles of X:
- For the first sample: moles of X = 0.33 g / molar mass of X
- For the second sample: moles of X = 0.42 g / molar mass of X
2. Convert the moles of X to mole ratios:
- Calculate mole ratio = smaller mole value / smaller mole value
- Round the mole ratio to the nearest whole number.
3. Use the mole ratio to determine the plausible sets of formulas:
- Start by assuming a formula for X (e.g., X1), then determine the formula for Y based on the mole ratio.
- Repeat this process for different possible formulas for X.
Remember that additional information about the molar mass of X or Y would be necessary to determine the specific formulas for each compound.