Answer:
A. AlO
Explanation:
The empirical formula of a compound is the simplest possible formula giving the ratio of atoms in a molecule of the compound.
We know that Aluminium forms [tex]Al^{3+}[/tex] and oxygen forms [tex]O^{2+}[/tex].
As such the formation of the ionic compound between a metal and non-metal results into [tex]Al_2O_3[/tex].
The empirical formula is as follows:
Element Aluminium Oxygen
% composition
by mass 26.98 16.0
mole ratio 26.98/26 16/16
= 1.04 = 1
divided by the
smallest number 1.04/1 1/1
1.04 1
The empirical formula is AlO
