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A 2.5 L sample of a gas at STP has a mass of 5 g. If it contains only nitrogen and oxygen, what is its empirical formula

Moles = 2.5/22.4 ≈ 0.1116 mol; molar mass = 5/0.1116 ≈ 44.8 g/mol. Assume NₓOᵧ: 14x + 16y = 44.8. Simplest ratio: N₂O (14×2 + 16 = 44); empirical formula = N₂O.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry > Topic: Mole Concept and Molar Masses and Percentage Composition

What is the mass of KClO₃ required to produce 2.24 L of O₂ at STP with 50% decomposition efficiency? (Molar mass: KClO₃

Reaction: 2KClO₃ → 2KCl + 3O₂. Moles of O₂ = 0.1 mol. 3 mol O₂ from 2 mol KClO₃; 0.1 mol needs ≈ 0.0667 mol. With 50% efficiency, KClO₃ = 0.0667 / 0.5 ≈ 0.1333 mol; mass ≈ 16.33 g.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry > Topic: Importance and Nature of Chemistry and Properties of Matter