Science W6

Question 1

smallest whole number mole
ratio of elements in a compound; is the
formula of a substance
written with the lowest
integer subscripts.

Answer 1

Empirical Formula

Question 2

the percent of the total mass of the
compound that is due to that
component

Answer 2

PERCENTAGE COMPOSITION

Question 3

can be obtained by multiplying the subscripts of the empirical formula by a
number (x) which corresponds to the ratio of the molar mass of the compound (g/ mol) and the
mass of one empirical unit (g/emp. unit). In symbols,

Answer 3

Molecular Formula