A metal, MM, of atomic mass 56 amu reacts with chlorine to form a salt that can be represented as MClx. A boiling point elevation experiment is performed to determine the subscript ?x, and therefore, the formula of the salt. A 42.9 g42.9 g sample of the salt is dissolved in 100.0 g of water and the boiling point of the solution is found to be 378.35 K. Find the formula of the salt. Assume complete dissociation of the salt in solution.

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A metal, MM, of atomic mass 56 amu reacts with chlorine to form a salt that can be represented as MClx. A boiling point elevation experiment is performed to determine the subscript ?x, and therefore, the formula of the salt. A 42.9 g42.9 g sample of the salt is dissolved in 100.0 g of water and the boiling point of the solution is found to be 378.35 K. Find the formula of the salt. Assume complete dissociation of the salt in solution.
 
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