Molecular Vs Empirical Flashcards
1
Q
What is an molecular formula
A
The molecular formula of a substance shows the actual number of atoms of each element present in a compound or molecule.
2
Q
What is an empirical formula
A
The empirical formula of a substance is the simplest, whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound. This means that it doesn’t tell you exactly how many atoms there are, just the ratio of the atoms of each element.
