Answer to Question #176994 in General Chemistry for Sandra

Question

A class of compounds called sodium metaphosphates were used as additives to detergents to improve cleaning ability. One of them has a molecular mass of 612g/mol. Analysis shows the composition to be 22.5% Na, 30.4% P, and 47.1% O. Determine the molecular formula of this compound.

Answer 1

Molecular Formula ;

$Na_6P_6O_{18}$