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3.1.2 : Types of Formula Flashcards

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Formulas of Organic Compounds Table

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What is the molecular formula?

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Sows the number and type of each atom in a molecule

Eg. the molecular formula of ethanoic acid is C2H4O2

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What is an empirical formula?

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Shows the simplest whole number ratio of the elements present in one molecule of the compound

Eg. the empirical formula of ethanoic acid is CH2O

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