Question

Define the term empirical formula

Answer 1

Empirical formulas are the simplest form of notation. They provide the lowest whole-number ratio between the elements in a compound. Unlike molecular formulas, they do not provide information about the absolute number of atoms in a single molecule of a compound.

Answer 2

Empirical formula :

The simplest formula showing the relative no.of atoms of different elements present in one molecule of the compound is called Empirical formula.