Topic 6: Quantitative Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What is a molecular formula
A
Formula which shows the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule
2
Q
What is empirical formula
A
Shows simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound
3
Q
Formula for moles
A
Mass divided by AR
4
Q
How to calculate empirical formula
A
determined by finding mass of each element present in a certain mass of the compound and finding simplest ratio between them
