Homework Help: chemistry - empirical formula

Posted by Sarah on Friday, May 23, 2008 at 2:20pm.

write the empirical formula for each of the following molecular formulae"
a)P4O10
b)C2H6

Confused as to what the diff.is b/w empirical and formula...have no idea how to answer these b/c they look like empirical formulas to me

chemistry - empirical formula - bobpursley, Friday, May 23, 2008 at 2:24pm
empirical is lowest whole ratio
P2O5
formula reflects how it is combined
P4O10
- chemistry - THANKS BOB. - Sarah, Friday, May 23, 2008 at 3:02pm
  THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP TODAY.

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