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What is the empirical formula of a compound?

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Jan 5, 2018

#"The simplest whole number....."#

Explanation:

#"The simplest whole number ratio defining constituent atoms in"#
#"a species."#

For a typical 1st year example see this question. The question also gives the relationship between the empirical formula, and the molecular formula.

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