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Empirical Formula Calculator

Derive the empirical formula from percent composition of two elements.

Enter valid element symbols.

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How to use this calculator

Enter two element symbols and their percent (or mass) composition to find the simplest whole-number ratio.

Formula / method used

moles = mass ÷ atomic mass; divide all by the smallest moles to get the ratio.

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