Question

What is empirical formula of N306?

Answer 1

`NO_(2)`

Explanation: The empirical formula of a compound is the simplest whole number ratio of atoms in the compound. In
`N_(3) O_(6)`, the ratio of N atoms to O atoms is 3:6, which can be reduced to 1:2. Using the reduced ratio, put new subscripts on the compound:
`N_(1) O_(2)`. Since subscript of 1 on the N is implied, no subscript needs to be written on the N, and the empirical formula is simply
`NO_(2)`.