empirical and molecular formula

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define empirical formula

shows a ratio of the compound

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define molcuelar formula

the number of atoms of one element in one molecule

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define molecule

when atoms stick to make a substance.

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how would you calculate the empirical formula

get mass of the elements

find number of moles (mass / relative formula mass)

divide the smallest moles number of all of the mole results