Relating Empirical and Molecular Formulas Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
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Molecular formula
A
The molecular formula is the actual ratio of elements in a compound
2
Q
How can you solve for molecular formula?
A
Comparing molar masses of empirical formula and molecular formula
Some sort of clue has to be given about the actual compound itself that allows you to figure out what it is from the empirical formula
