Question

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what information does an empirical formula give?
a. the lowest whole - number ratio of atoms in a molecule
b. the ratio of the atoms in a molecule as found in nature
c. the order in which atoms are bonded in a molecule
d. the percent composition of atoms in a molecule

Explanation:

An empirical formula represents the simplest whole - number ratio of atoms present in a compound. It is not about the natural ratio, bond order, or percent composition directly.

Answer:

A. The lowest whole - number ratio of atoms in a molecule