Empirical formulas Flashcards
1
Q
what is the empirical formula?
A
simplest whole number ratio of atoms present in a compound
2
Q
which compounds always use empirical formula?
out of:
- ionic compounds
- network covalent compounds
- covalent molecular
A
- ionic compounds
- network covalent compounds
3
Q
which compounds always use molecular formula?
out of:
- ionic compounds
- network covalent compounds
- covalent molecular
A
- covalent molecular
