Question

What is the empirical formula for S8

Answer 1

Answer:

It will be simply S..........

Answer 2

S8 is an example of a poly-atomic molecule.

• Empirical formula → A formula giving the proportions of the elements present in a compound but not the actual numbers or arrangement of atoms.
• In other words, empirical formula can be defined as the simplest form of molecular formula.

• The most common form of the element sulfur is composed of molecules that consist of eight atoms of sulfur and its molecular formula is S8
• the empirical formula of a chemical compound is the simplest whole number ratio of atoms present in a compound. A simple example of this concept is that the empirical formula of sulfur monoxide

Hence, S8 is an example of a poly-atomic molecule.

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