It tells you how much of a molecule is made up of each element. - APEX
divide the total mass of the element by the mass of the compound and multiply by 100%
The empirical formula for a molecule containing 46.8 percent si and 53.2 percent o is in the middle of the two. These added together and divided by two will net the average result.
The type of bond is determined by the difference in electrongativity of atoms
It will not dissolve in water.
Another way of writing 3.78x105 is 396.9.
34.1 amu
B. s2o6
g/mol