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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Percent Composition and Molecular Formula

Question 19 • FL-2003350-Chemistry 1 Honors

Which represents the empirical formula for A3B9?

Answer
A
AB3
B
AB2
C
A3B9
D
A9B27

Explanation

An empirical formula gives the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms. In A₃B₉, divide both subscripts by their greatest common factor, 3, to get AB₃. So the empirical formula is AB₃, choice A.

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