Question

step 2: determine the scaling factor.
what is the scaling factor if the molar mass of the compound is 150.0 g/mol?
empirical formula mm = 30.03 g/mol
molecular formula mm = 150.0 g/mol
scale factor = ?
hint: your answer should be a whole number.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for scaling factor

The scaling factor \(n=\frac{\text{molar mass of molecular formula}}{\text{molar mass of empirical formula}}\)

Step2: Substitute the given values

Given empirical formula molar mass \(= 30.03\space g/mol\) and molecular formula molar mass \(=150.0\space g/mol\)
\(n=\frac{150.0}{30.03}\approx 5\)

Answer:

\(5\)