The empirical formula : Mg₃N₂
Further explanation
The empirical formula is the smallest comparison of atoms of compound =mole ratio of the components
The principle of determining empirical formula
• Determine the mass ratio of the constituent elements of the compound.
• Determine the mole ratio by dividing the percentage by the atomic mass
The empirical formula :
mol ratio Mg : N ⇒
[tex]\tt =\dfrac{72}{24~g/mol}\div \dfrac{28}{14~g/mol}\\\\=3\div 2\rightarrow Mg_3N_2[/tex]
