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C2.1.2 Empirical Formula Flashcards

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What is empirical formula?

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An empirical formula shows the simplest whole-number ratio of the atoms of each element in a compound.

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Calculate the relative formula masses of water, methane, and
aluminium sulfate, Al2(SO4)3.

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Al2(SO4)3 = 342
H20=18
CH4= 16

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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A balanced chemical equation shows the formulae and number of units for all the substances in a reaction.

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