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A compound contains 40% calcium, 12% carbon, and 48% oxygen by mass. What is the empirical formula of this compound? OCaco, O CaC306 o Caco, O CaC204
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A compound contains 40% calcium, 12% carbon, and 48% oxygen by mass. What is the empirical formula of this compound?

OCaco,
O CaC306
o Caco,
O CaC204

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Answer:

CaCO3

Step-by-step explanation:

E.F. is looking for the lowest possible ratio

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