Question

12 POINTS!! Which step would help a student find the molecular formula of a compound from the empirical formula?

A. Multiply the ratio of the actual mass of the compound to the empirical formula mass by the subscripts of the empirical formula.
B. Subtract the ratio of the actual mass of the compound to the empirical formula mass from the subscripts of the empirical formula.
C. Divide the ratio of the actual mass of the compound to the empirical formula mass by the subscripts of the empirical formula.
D. Add the ratio of the actual mass of the compound to the empirical formula mass to the subscripts of the empirical formula.

Answer 1

A. Multiply the ratio of the actual mass of the compound to the empirical formula mass by the subscripts of the empirical formula.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

your answer would be D.