Chemistry Moles and Molecular Forces

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What are empirical formulas?

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Empirical formula represents the smallest whole number ratio of the elements in the compound.

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What does the percent in empirical formula represent?

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The percent represents grams.

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What is the first step to solving empirical formulas?

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The first step when solving empirical formulas is dimensional analysis. You change the percent to grams.