The formula of the compound will be [tex]Mg_2Ga[/tex]
Empirical formula of compounds
The compound contains magnesium and gallium. The symbol and magnesium and gallium is Mg and Ga respectively.
Magnesium content is 41.1%
Gallium content is 58.9%
First, find the number of moles of each element in the compound by dividing their percentage compositions with their respective molar weights.
Mg = 41.1/24.505 =1.6772
Ga = 58.9/69.723 = 0.8448
Next, divide each number of moles by the smallest number of moles.
Mg = 1.6772/0.8448 = 2
Ga = 0.8448/0.8448 = 1
Thus, the formula of the compound is [tex]Mg_2Ga[/tex]
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