Types Of Formulas

Question 1

What is molecular formula?

Answer 1

Molecular formula is the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule

Question 2

What is general formula?

Answer 2

General formula is the simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series

Question 3

What is structural formula?

Answer 3

Structural formula is the minimal detail of the arrangements of atoms in a molecule

Question 4

What is displayed formula?

Answer 4

Displayed formula is the relative positioning of atoms and the bonds between them

Question 5

What is skeletal formula?

Answer 5

Skeletal formula is the simplified organic formula, shown by removing hydrogen atoms from alkyl chains, leaving just a carbon skeleton and associated functional groups

Question 6

What is empirical formula?

Answer 6

Empirical formula is the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound