Chem 2 Labs
#386 - Empirical Formula of Cu chloride
updated 9/25/04 tb

Purpose: To demonstrate the use of a chemical reaction and weighing
to determine the empirical formula of a compound.

Know Terms:

Compound vs Element
Law of Constant Composition

Calculation of:

# of Moles from masses,
Mole ratio
Empirical Formula
Limiting Reagent
Theoretical Yield
Percent Yield