Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 2 - Matter and Change - 2 Assessment - Page 57: 85

Answer

A) The four samples are the same compound B) The new sample is not the same substance as the other four samples

Work Step by Step

A) The proportion of mass of iron to mass of oxygen is the same for all four samples. We see this because the four samples form a linear function. For every gram of oxygen, there are approximately 2.5 grams of iron. Thus, since the ratio between the two elements is the same for all the samples, we agree that the four samples are the same compound. B) In the new sample we have 9.9 grams of iron and 3.4 grams of oxygen. This means that for each gram of oxygen, we have roughly 2.9 grams of iron. This ratio is differs considerably from the ratio of the other four samples (2.6 g Fe/ 1 g Oxygen). Therefore, the new sample is not the same substance as the other four samples.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.