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Empirical Formula Flashcards

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What is the definition of empirical formula?

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A formula giving the direct proportion of the elements in a compound but not the actual numbers of arrangement of atoms.

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What are the six steps?

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Symbols
Mass in grams
Relative atomic mass
Mass divided by relative atomic mass
Divide answers by smallest number
Empirical formula
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