formulae Flashcards

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what is empirical formula?

A

simplest possible ratio of the atoms in a molecule

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2
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what is molecular formula?

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actual number of atoms in a molecule

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3
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what is the displayed formula?

A

ratio of atoms

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4
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what is the structural formula?

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spatial arrangement of all the atoms and bonds in a molecule

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5
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what is general formula?

A

CH2CH3CH

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6
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what is an isomer?

A

compounds that have the same molecular formula but different displayed formulae

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