formula types

Question 1

general

Answer 1

algebraic formula that can describe any member of a family of compounds

Question 2

empirical

Answer 2

simplest ratio of atoms of each element in a compound

Question 3

molecular

Answer 3

the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule

Question 4

structural

Answer 4

shows the atoms carbon by carbon

Question 5

skeletal

Answer 5

shows the bonds of the carbon skeleton only

Question 6

displayed

Answer 6

shows how the atoms are arranged and all the bonds between them