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What does an empirical formula show?

The simplest ratio of atoms

What is the molecular formula of hydrogen peroxide?

H2O2H_2O_2

What is the first step when calculating an empirical formula from percentage composition?

Convert % to grams (assume 100 g)

How do you convert grams to moles when finding an empirical formula?

Divide by atomic mass

A compound is 40% C, 6.7% H, 53.3% O. What is the empirical formula?

CH2OCH_2O

What is the molar mass of the empirical formula CH2OCH_2O?

30 g/mol

What is the molecular formula if CH2OCH_2O has a molecular mass of 180 g/mol?

C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6

What formula calculates percentage of an element in a compound?

element massmolar mass×100\frac{\text{element mass}}{\text{molar mass}} \times 100

What is the percentage of hydrogen in water (H2OH_2O)?

11.11%

What does a structural formula show that a molecular formula does not?

Arrangement and bonding of atoms

What is glucose's molecular formula?

C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6

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