Molecular and Empirical Formulas from Percent Composition

If we know the molecular mass or molar mass of the unknown compound, we can determine the molecular formula of the unknown compound.

Watch this video, which shows an example of using percent composition data and a known molar mass to determine the molecular formula of an unknown compound.


Source: Khan Academy, https://youtu.be/kZ0b7QqLLIM
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