Respuesta :
First, convert grams of the elements to moles. Then you divide by the smallest number of moles to get the lowest whole number ratio.
86g C×1 mol C/12g C = 7.2 mol C/7.2= 1
14 g H×1 mol H/1g H = 14 mol H/7.2= 2
So the empirical formula is C1H2
86g C×1 mol C/12g C = 7.2 mol C/7.2= 1
14 g H×1 mol H/1g H = 14 mol H/7.2= 2
So the empirical formula is C1H2