Stoichiometry Flashcards
1
Q
What is the molecular formula of a compound?
A
A formula which shows the number and type of each atom present in a molecule of that compound
2
Q
What is the empirical formula of a compound?
A
The formula showing the simplest whole number ratio of the numbers of different atoms present in the molecule
3
Q
What does the molecular formula =
A
The empirical formula x n
Where n = a whole number