Empirical And Molecular Formulae Flashcards

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What is an empirical formula?

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An empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of the elements in a compound.

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What is a molecular formula?

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A molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule of a compound.

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