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1.3 Elemental Composition of Pure Substances
1.1 Moles and Molar Mass
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A student heats a sample of pure vanadium metal, \(\text{V}\), in a covered crucible until the metal reacts completely with oxygen to form an oxide. The data from the experiment are shown in the table below.

MeasurementMass (\(\text{g}\))
Crucible and cover\(18.20\)
Crucible, cover, and \(\text{V}\)\(20.75\)
Crucible, cover, and vanadium oxide\(22.75\)

Based on the experimental data, what is the empirical formula of the vanadium oxide product?

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