Question

What does the empirical formula of a compound describe? the type and number of atoms the type and ratio of atoms the number of atoms the type and mass of atoms

Answer 1

Type and ratio. The empirical formula is a reduced version of the molecular formula

Answer 2

Answer:- An empirical formula describes the type and ratio of atoms present in a chemical compound.

For example, chemical formula for benzene is $C_6H_6$. It has six carbons and six hydrogens. The ratio of C to H atoms is 1:1 and so the empirical formula of benzene is CH.