4. Calculate the empirical formula of the ionic compound calcium phosphate, a major component of fertilizer...

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4. Calculate the empirical formula of the ionic compound calcium phosphate, a major component of fertilizer and a polishing agent in toothpastes. Elemental analysis indicates that it contains 38.77 wt. % calcium, 19.97 wt.% phosphorus, and 41.26 wt.% oxygen. (Ca: 40.0780 g/mol; P: 30.9738 g/mol; O: 15.9994 g/mol) 4. Calculate the empirical formula of the ionic compound calcium phosphate, a major component of fertilizer and a polishing agent in toothpastes. Elemental analysis indicates that it contains 38.77 wt. % calcium, 19.97 wt.% phosphorus, and 41.26 wt.% oxygen. (Ca: 40.0780 g/mol; P: 30.9738 g/mol; O: 15.9994 g/mol)