6.7 The Empirical Formula Of A Compound Flashcards
1
Q
The __________ of a compound (also known as the simplest formula) shows the smallest whole number ratio of the elements in the compound.
A
empirical formula
2
Q
The ____________ (also known as the actual formula) describes the number of atoms of each element that make up a molecule.
A
molecular formula
3
Q
The ______________ can be determined from percentage composition data, using molar mass to find the relative amount of each element in the compound.
A
empirical formula
4
Q
The ______________ gives the exact number of atoms of each element in a molecular compound.
A
molecular formula
5
Q
The molecular formula is sometimes, but not always, the same as _____________
A
the empirical formula
