Question

Select the correct answer.

A compound has an empirical formula of G2H5. What is true about this empirical formula
A
It models the structure of the compound.
B.
it shows the ratio of elements in the compound.
C
it gives the mass of each atom in the compound.
D. it indicates the number of atoms in the compound.
E
It describes only this one compound.

Answer 1

Correct option is B. It shows the ratio of elements in the compound.

Step-by-step explanation:

Empirical formula is the simplest form of the chemical formula. It shows the simplest ratio of atoms in compounds. It is determined by %age of each element.