Determine the Empirical Formula of a Compound Containing 83% Potassium

question 15

Multiple Choice

Determine the empirical formula of a compound containing 83% potassium and 17.0% oxygen.

• A)KO
• B)KO₂
• C)K₂O₃
• D)K₂O
• E)none of the above

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