chapter 6; empirical formulas and molecular formulas

Question 1

an empirical formula contains the simple […] ratio of atoms in the compound

Answer 1

whole

Question 2

if the decimal ends with 0.20 multiply by

Answer 2

5

Question 3

if the decimal ends with .25 multiply by

Answer 3

4

Question 4

if the decimal ends with .33 multiply by

Answer 4

3

Question 5

if the decimal ends with .40 multiply by

Answer 5

5

Question 6

if the decimal ends with .50 multiply by

Answer 6

2

Question 7

if the decimal ends with .67 multiply by

Answer 7

3

Question 8

if the decimal ends with .75 multiply by

Answer 8

4

Question 9

the molecular formula gives the […] number of atoms of each element in one […] of a covalent compound

Answer 9

actual
molecule

Question 10

what is the equation to find the multiplying factor when working with empirical and molecular formula

Answer 10

molar mass of the compound/molar mass of the empirical formula
= multiplying factor