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What is the relative atomic mass (ArAr) of magnesium (MgMg) used in this calculation?

24

What is the relative atomic mass (ArAr) of chlorine (ClCl) used in this calculation?

35.5

How many moles of MgMg are present in 1.92 g?

0.08 moles

How many moles of ClCl are present in 5.68 g?

0.16 moles

When simplifying the ratio, what number should you divide both mole values by?

The smallest number of moles

What is the simplified ratio for MgMg after dividing 0.08 by 0.08?

1

What is the simplified ratio for ClCl after dividing 0.16 by 0.08?

2

What is the empirical formula of the compound?

MgCl2MgCl_2

What is the simplest whole-number ratio of MgMg to ClCl in the compound?

1:2

What mass of chlorine (ClCl) was used in this calculation?

5.68 g

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