Question
What is the empirical formula of the compound that has SiO_(2) as the molecular formula? SiO SiO_(2) Si_(2)O Si_(2)O_(3)
Answer
4.1
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Sarah
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Answer
B
Explanation
## Step 1The empirical formula of a compound gives the simplest, integer ratio of atoms of each element in the compound. ## Step 2In the given compound, SiO2, we have 1 atom of Silicon (Si) and 2 atoms of Oxygen (O). ## Step 3This ratio cannot be simplified further, hence the empirical formula is the same as the molecular formula.