molecular formula + empirical formula Flashcards
1
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molecular formula
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tells us the actual number of atoms of the elements in that compound
2
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problems with molecular formula
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-doesn’t give any information on the structure of the molecule
-different compounds can have the same molecular formula
3
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empirical formula
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simplest whole number ratio of the atoms of each element in a compound
4
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how to find empirical formula from molecular formula
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divide numbers in compound by the smallest number, but make sure both values are whole so multiply until you get a whole number
5
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how to calculate empirical formula from data
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