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Empirical formula Flashcards

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What is empirical formula?

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The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of an element present in each compound

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What is molecular formula?

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The actual number of atoms of each element in a compound

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How to work out empirical formula?

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Moles of a each compound (separately) / smallest moles of a compound

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