Stoichiometry: Calculating Empirical and Molecular Formulas

Learn how to derive empirical and molecular formulas from provided data, including percentage composition. Use an example of a chemical compound, such as glucose, to demonstrate the calculation process step-by-step. Encourage the student to attempt deriving formulas from percentage compositions given in a table.

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