3.1.2.4 Emperical and Molecular Formula Flashcards
1
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What is the Molecular Formula?
A
The actual number of atoms in a molecule
1
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What is the Empirical Formula?
A
The smallest whole number ration of atoms of each element present in a compound
2
Q
What is the relationship between the Molecular and Emperical Formulas?
A
The molecular formula is made up os a wehole number of empirical units
3
Q
What is the Molecular Formula of Butane
A
C4H10
4
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What is the Empirical Fomula of Butane
A
C2H5
5
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How do you work out the Emperical Formula?
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