Which statement is true about an empirical formula?

A.) It is the true ratio of atoms in a formula unit.

B.) It is the simplest ratio of atoms in a formula unit.

C.) It represents the true molecular mass of a chemical formula.

D.) It represents the highest ratio of coefficients in a chemical formula.

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Chemistry

Walter Lee

12 July, 07:37

Which statement is true about an empirical formula?

A.) It is the true ratio of atoms in a formula unit.

B.) It is the simplest ratio of atoms in a formula unit.

C.) It represents the true molecular mass of a chemical formula.

D.) It represents the highest ratio of coefficients in a chemical formula.

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Katelynn Snyder · Answer 1

I believe the correct response is B. That it's the simplest ratio of atoms in a formula unit.

Kelton Mendoza · Answer 2

Empirical formula can be obtained by taking the lowest ratio of the elements in the formula. when the empirical formula is multiplied by an integer, the fomula is now called a molecular formula. The answer to this problem is B. B.) It is the simplest ratio of atoms in a formula unit.

Which statement is true about an empirical formula?A.) It is the true ratio of atoms in a formula unit.B.) It is the simplest ratio of atoms in a formula unit.C.) It represents the true molecular mass of a chemical formula.D.) It represents the highest ratio of coefficients in a chemical formula.