Empirical Formula

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Empirical Formula: Overview

In this topic, we will learn the definition of empirical formula of a compound. We will also learn to determine the empirical formula of a compound by using the percentage composition of an element in a compound.

Important Questions on Empirical Formula

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What is empirical formula mass?

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For which of the following compounds, empirical formula mass and molecular mass are the same:

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The empirical formula mass of a hydrocarbon is 30 u. The ratio of C:H:O is:

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The empirical formula mass of water is 18 u. This mass is equal to:

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Molecular mass of butane is 58 u. What is its empirical formula mass?

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What is the empirical formula mass of benzene?