A compound containing sulfur and fluorine contains 8.00 g of S and 9.50 g of F. Which combination of S and F masses represents a different compound that obeys the Law of Mul-tiple Proportions? (LO 2.8) (a) 32.0 g of S and 38.0 g of F (b) 4.00 g of S and 4.75 g of F (c) 8.00 g of S and 10.5 g of F (d) 16.0 g of S and 57.0 g of F
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Identify the given compound with 8.00 g of S and 9.50 g of F, and calculate the mass ratio of F to S: \( \frac{9.50}{8.00} \).
For each option, calculate the mass ratio of F to S: (a) \( \frac{38.0}{32.0} \), (b) \( \frac{4.75}{4.00} \), (c) \( \frac{10.5}{8.00} \), (d) \( \frac{57.0}{16.0} \).
Compare each calculated mass ratio to the original compound's mass ratio to determine if they are different.
According to the Law of Multiple Proportions, a different compound will have a mass ratio that is a simple whole number multiple of the original ratio.
Identify which option has a mass ratio that is a simple whole number multiple of the original compound's mass ratio, indicating a different compound.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Law of Multiple Proportions
The Law of Multiple Proportions states that when two elements form more than one compound, the ratios of the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other element can be expressed as small whole numbers. This principle helps in understanding how different compounds can be formed from the same elements in varying proportions.
Molar mass is the mass of one mole of a substance, typically expressed in grams per mole (g/mol). It is crucial for converting between the mass of a substance and the number of moles, allowing for the calculation of ratios needed to apply the Law of Multiple Proportions effectively.
Stoichiometry is the area of chemistry that involves the calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions. It provides the quantitative relationships between substances in a reaction, which is essential for determining how different mass combinations of elements can form distinct compounds.