1. Find the empirical formula mass:
* S (sulfur) has a molar mass of 32.06 g/mol.
* N (nitrogen) has a molar mass of 14.01 g/mol.
* Empirical formula mass of SN = 32.06 + 14.01 = 46.07 g/mol
2. Determine the ratio of molecular mass to empirical formula mass:
* Ratio = (Molar mass of molecular compound) / (Empirical formula mass)
* Ratio = 184.32 g/mol / 46.07 g/mol = 4
3. Multiply the subscripts in the empirical formula by the ratio:
* Since the ratio is 4, the molecular formula is S₄N₄.
Therefore, the molecular compound is S₄N₄ (Tetrasulfur tetranitride).