What is the empirical formula of P4O10?

1 Answer
Jul 4, 2016

P2O5

Explanation:

By definition, the empirical formula is the simplest whole number that defines constituent atoms in a species. The molecular formula is always a whole number multiple of the empirical formula. Of course, the multiple may be 1.

Can you give me empirical formulae for Na2O2, C4H10, C6H6?