Question

By steps explain how to calculate empirical formula

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

• Determine the mass of each element in the compound
• Determine the number of moles of each element using n = m/M
• Compare the number of moles of each element by division in order to determine the lowest ratio between the atoms.

i.e., if you calculate 2.00 moles of C and 4.00 moles of O you'll know the empirical formula is CO2.