Stoichiometry Flashcards

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What is the molecular formula of a compound?

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A formula which shows the number and type of each atom present in a molecule of that compound

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What is the empirical formula of a compound?

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The formula showing the simplest whole number ratio of the numbers of different atoms present in the molecule

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What does the molecular formula =

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The empirical formula x n

Where n = a whole number

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