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Isomers Flashcards

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What is the empirical formula?

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The simplest ratio of the atoms of each element present in a compound.

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What is the molecular formula?

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Actual number of atoms of each element present in a compound.

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What is the displayed formula?

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Shows the actual bonds between atoms present in a compound.

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What is a structural isomer?

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Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula. So you can make butane into 2- methylpropane…

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