Suppose you are given the mass of each element in a compound sample. To calculate the empirical formula,
Start by ____
a. The molecular formula.
b. The smallest whole number ratio of moles.
c. The atomic number.
d. The density of the compound.

Then, ____
a. The atomic masses of the elements.
b. The molar mass of the compound.
c. The chemical formula.
d. The color of the compound.

Then, _____
a. The number of electrons.
b. The valence electrons.
c. The number of protons.
d. The number of moles.

Finally, _____
a. The chemical bond type.
b. The empirical formula.
c. The boiling point.
d. The molecular weight.