Elemental Microanalysis Flashcards
1
Q
What does elemental microanalysis determine?
A
which elements are present in an organic compound
2
Q
What does elemental microanalyis provide?
A
the empirical formula
3
Q
How is the molecular formulae obtained?
A
By measuring the masses of elements present
4
Q
What is elemental microanalysis usually expressed as?
A
percentages