Parameter

Data

Mass of crucible and lid (g)

36.958g

Mass of crucible, lid, and magnesium (g)

37.955g

Mass of magnesium

0.192g

Mass of crucible, lid, and magnesium oxide (g)

37.278g

Mass of magnesium oxide (g)

0.32g

Amount of magnesium in the compound (mol)

0.0079 mol

Mass of oxygen in the compound (g)

0.128g

Amount of oxygen in the compound (mol)

0.008 mol

Simplest whole number ratio of oxygen to magnesium

1:1

Experimental empirical formula of the compound using significant figures

MgO

Suggested empirical formula of the compound using whole numbers

1:1