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Define empirical formula and molecular formula. Write the relationship between empirical formula and molecular formula. |
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Answer» mula which indicates the actual RATIO of the atoms in a molecule/compound is molecular FORMULA.The formula which indicates the simple ratio of the atoms in a molecule/compound is emperical formula.For EXAMPLE:Glucose=C6H1206,this is the molecular formula but if the numbers 6,12 and 6 are DIVIDED by a common MULTIPLE which is 6 to make the compound appear in its smallest form,it becomes CH2O.This is the emperical formula of the compound. |
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