Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Formulae And Equations (Section 2 - No. 44)
Which of the following statements is/are true concerning empirical formula?
It shows the simplest whole number ratio of atoms.
It may be the same as the molecular formula.
It always represents the actual number of atoms in a molecule.
It can be determined by experiment.
Explanation
The empirical formula represents the simplest ratio and it could be the same as the molecular formula. It can be determined by analyzing compound samples.
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