What is an empirical formula

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A formula giving the proportions of the elements present in a compound but not the actual numbers or arrangement of atoms.

zlopas [31]3 years ago

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An empirical shows the simplest ratio among atoms in a compound .

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an empirical formula is the simplest formula for a compound .For example, H2O2 can be reduced to a simpler formula.
Determining a Molecular Formula from an Empirical Formula The empirical formula for a compound is P 2 O 5 . Its experimental molar mass is 284 g/mol.
For example, the empirical formula of benzene (C5H5) is Qj, - because the mole ratio of carbon am'hydrogen is 1:1.

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