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Question

A rock sample is suspected to be pure magnesium sulfate (MgSO_{4}). It is pulverized and subjected to elemental analysis. The results revealed that the sample contains 21.45% Mg, 28.52% S, and 50.85% O. Is the sample of rock pure MgSO_{4}?

Accepted Answer

The sample of rock is not pure MgSO_{4}.

Answer

The sample of rock is pure MgSO_{4}.

A rock sample is suspected to be pure magnesium sulfate (MgSO4). It is pulverized and subjected to elemental analysis. The results revealed that the sample contains 21.45% Mg, 28.52% S, and 50.85% O. Is the sample of rock pure MgSO4?

A rock sample is suspected to be pure magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄). It is pulverized and subjected to elemental analysis. The results revealed that the sample contains 21.45% Mg, 28.52% S, and 50.85% O. Is the sample of rock pure MgSO₄?