What Is the Empirical Formula of a Compound That Contains

question 114

Multiple Choice

What is the empirical formula of a compound that contains 49.4% K, 20.3% S, and 30.3% O by mass?

• A)KSO₂
• B)KSO₃
• C)K₂SO₄
• D)K₂O₃
• E)KSO₄

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