SOLUTION: A compound was analyzed and found to have the following percentage composition: aluminum, 15.77%; sulfur, 28.11%; and oxygen, 12.87%. Determine the empirical formula of salt.

Question 1196140: A compound was analyzed and found to have the following percentage composition: aluminum, 15.77%; sulfur, 28.11%; and oxygen, 12.87%. Determine the empirical formula of salt.
Answer by ikleyn(53765) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A compound was analyzed and found to have the following percentage composition:
aluminum, 15.77%; sulfur, 28.11%; and oxygen, 12.87%.
Determine the empirical formula of salt.
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https://www.gusd.net/cms/lib/CA01000648/Centricity/Domain/1822/Act%20%208%204%20Molecular%20Form%20HydratKEY.pdf

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Notice that the last number in your post is INCORRECT.

This number MUST BE the complement to 100% of the sum 15.77% and 28.11%.

It CAN NOT be any other number.

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