How are the empirical and molecular formulas for a compound related?

a) An empirical formula is sometimes a multiple of the molecular formula.

b) An empirical formula is always larger than the molecular formula.

c) A molecular formula is sometimes a multiple of the empirical formula.

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Carl Nolan

Biology

5 August, 20:11

How are the empirical and molecular formulas for a compound related?

a) An empirical formula is sometimes a multiple of the molecular formula.

b) An empirical formula is always larger than the molecular formula.

c) A molecular formula is sometimes a multiple of the empirical formula.

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Emilia Williamson · Answer 1

C. a molecular formula is sometimes a multiple of the empirical formula

Shirley · Answer 2

Answer: Yup! its C! I passed a quiz on it; )

Empirical formula = the simpliest and smaller formula for a compound while a Molecular Formula has multiple.

How are the empirical and molecular formulas for a compound related?a) An empirical formula is sometimes a multiple of the molecular formula.b) An empirical formula is always larger than the molecular formula.c) A molecular formula is sometimes a multiple of the empirical formula.

How are the empirical and molecular formulas for a compound related?

a) An empirical formula is sometimes a multiple of the molecular formula.

b) An empirical formula is always larger than the molecular formula.

c) A molecular formula is sometimes a multiple of the empirical formula.