An empirical formula always indicates ________.
A)which atoms are attached to which in a molecule
B)how many of each atom are in a molecule
C)the simplest whole-number ratio of different atoms in a compound
D)the isotope of each element in a compound
E)the geometry of a molecule

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An empirical formula gives the simplest whole-number ratio of different atoms in a compound. It does not provide information about the arrangement or geometry of atoms in a molecule, the isotopes of each element, or which atoms are attached to each other in a molecule.

An Empirical Formula Always Indicates ________