L 4.1.4 Quiz: Using the Mole Question 9 of 10
Which of the following best describes an empirical formula?
A. A chemical formula that uses the numbers of atoms of each
element as they actually occur in a molecule
B. A chemical formula that shows the relative number of each type of
atom in a molecule, using the smallest possible ratio
C. A chemical formula that lists the percent composition of each
element
D. A chemical formula that identifies the oxidation state of each
element