Molecular formula from empirical formula (Molar mass of compound = integer × empirical formula mass; k = M_substance / M_empirical)

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Molar mass of compound = integer × empirical formula mass; k = M_substance / M_empirical

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
kPositive integer multiplier
M_empiricalMass of one empirical formula unit
M_molecularExperimentally measured molar mass (g/mol)

When to use this

M_substance is for the actual molecular species; k must be whole within experimental error.