[gene]

 

hello , I need some help with this!
here is the question...(2 parts)
A 0.464g sample of a compound containing the elements carbon , hydrogen, oxygen , and sulphur was burned completely, yielding 0.969g CO2 and 0.198g H2O. In a separate experiment, all the sulphur in another 0.464g sample was converted to 0.859g of BaSO4.
What is the empirical formula of the unknown compound?


thnx

[Borek]

I think you were given enough hints at sci.chem.

Show us how you used them.

[AWK]

Calculate moles and mass of C, H and S.
From mass of your sample and masses of C, H and S you can find mass of O, them moles of O.
Finally, find multiplier that give you integer number (approximately) for all moles