Chemistry
Explain the terms empirical formula and molecular formula.
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The empirical formula of a compound is the simplest formula, which gives the simplest ratio in whole numbers of atoms of different elements present in one molecule of the compound.
The molecular formula of a compound denotes the actual number of atoms of different elements present in one molecule of a compound.
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