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1.6 - Composition and Chemical Formulas Flashcards

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Percent Composition

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The percentage of a compound that each of its component atoms contributes.

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Empirical Formula

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The smallest whole number ratio of the atoms in a compound

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Molecular Formula

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Gives the actual atom count for your molecule, and will be some whole number multiple of your empirical formula.

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