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empirical and molecular formula

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  • empirical: the smallest whole number ratio of the elements in a compound
  • molecular formula - the actual number of atoms in a molecule; multiple of empirical formula
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molecular formula

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  • since the molecular formula is a multiple of empirical formula
  • factor = molecular formula molar mass/empirical formula molar mass

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