What is the "empirical formula", and how does it relate to the "molecular formula"?

1 Answer
Sep 18, 2017

The empirical formula is the simplest whole number representing constituent atoms in a species.....

Explanation:

See this [old answer and links.....](https://socratic.org/questions/how-do-you-find-an-empirical-formula?source=search)

In the problem you quote you have given us no data with regard to the composition of metal or the non-metal......