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The Empirical formula simply means that it is the lowest ratio of atoms, not the number of atoms. Therefore, because the ratio of Hydrogen atoms to Oxygen atoms is 1:1, the weight of this is the same as normal:

1.008 + 16 = 17.008 amu

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