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Determine the empirical and molecular formulas of each of the following substances.
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Styrene, a compound substance used to make Styrofoam cups and insulation,
contains 92.3% C and 7.7% H by mass and has a molar mass of 104 g/mol.
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Empirical formula :-

A formula which shows only relative number (simple ratio) of atoms of different elements present in a molecule of the compound is known as empirical formula

Molecular formula :-

A formula which shows the actual number of atoms of different elements present in a molecule of the compound is known as molecular formula

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