diff --git a/docs/sch3uz.md b/docs/sch3uz.md index 3e4ef9e..24821b5 100644 --- a/docs/sch3uz.md +++ b/docs/sch3uz.md @@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ A net ionic equation is similar to a total ionic equation but only shows the ion If there is no reaction, there is no net ionic equation but there is a total ionic equation. -## 1.2 - The mole concept +## 1.2 - Stoichiometry - the mole concept A **mole** (mol) is a unit representing $6.02…×10^{23}$ countable objects. @@ -262,6 +262,8 @@ $$\text{Percentage composition} = \frac{\text{mass of element in compound}}{\tex (Source: Kognity) +When calculating empirical formulae, uncertainties, unless they are large, can be reasonably discarded because they will not affect the final result significantly. + !!! example The empirical formula of a compound consisting of 43.64% $\text{P}$ and 56.36% $\text{O}$ by mass: $m_\text{P} = 43.64\text{ g}$