The empirical formula for magnesium oxide is the same as the molecular formula. It is MgO.
Beatrice B.
asked 03/04/16Empirical formula question
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Magnesium ions have a charge of +2 while oxygen ions have a charge of -2. Considering these charges, what is the empirical formula of magnesium oxide ?
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