Molecular and Empirical Formula

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Molecular Formula
    • The molecular formula of a compound gives the actual numbers of atoms of each element in a molecule

Example
Butane: C4H10

Empirical Formula    • Is the simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound

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Empirical Formula
    • Is the simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound.

Examples
    • C3H9 goes to CH3

    • N204 goes to NO2

    • C4H10O2 goes to C2H5O

    • C3H6O goes to. C3H6O (cannot be simplified any more.)

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