Chemistry · May / June 2026 · Paper 11 · Question 8

Which definition of the empirical formula of a compound is correct?

1. Athe number and type of different atoms or ions in one mole of the compound
2. Bthe number of different atoms or ions in one mole of the compound
3. Cthe relative number of bonds between the different atoms or ions in the compound
4. Dthe simplest whole number ratio of the different atoms or ions in the compound

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