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empirical formula

noun

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  1. A notation indicating the ratios of the various elements present in a compound, without…

    A notation indicating the ratios of the various elements present in a compound, without regard to the actual numbers.

    • The molecular formula for ethane is C₂H₆, while the empirical formula is CH₃.

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