Determine the empirical and molecular formulas of each of the following substances: (a)

Chapter 3, Problem 3.49

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Determine the empirical and molecular formulas of each of the following substances: (a) Styrene, a compound substance used to make Styrofoam cups and insulation, contains 92.3% C and 7.7% H by mass and has a molar mass of 104 g/mol. (b) Caffeine, a stimulant found in coffee, contains 49.5% C, 5.15% H, 28.9% N, and 16.5% 0 by mass and has a molar mass of 195 g/mol. (c) Monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer in certain foods, contains 35.51% C, 4.77% H, 37.85% 0, 8.29% N, and 13.60% Na, and has a molar mass of 169 g/mol.

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