Molecular Formular Flashcards
1
Q
How do you write molecular formulas
A
Molecular formulas show the number and type of elements in a molecule.
1- Identify The atomic symbol of each element
2- Identify the number of atoms in each element
3- write atomic symbols symbols down with the number of atoms written in the bottom right corner of each element.
For example: water= H20
2
Q
Atom/Molecule, Element/compound
A
Atom= single element eg: He
Molecule=more than 1 atom eg: S6 or H2SO4
Element= One element only eg: C3 or He
Compound=Mix Of element eg: H3PO4